The Deals & Financing team is a rapidly growing and global group. You will be joining a team at the forefront of global M&A transactions, large international infrastructure projects, high-profile forensic investigations, business valuations, corporate restructuring and national creditor advisory services; all with the aim of adding value to clients by finding solutions to a wide range of financial issues.
Our specialists advise on corporate acquisitions (both in the UK and cross border), help clients with raising finance for large infrastructure projects, restructure businesses to secure livelihoods and act as experts on high profile international investigations and disputes.
The Due Diligence team work on a number of cross-border transactions; the role will therefore afford the opportunity to work on these deals, developing deal and sector knowledge.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Qualified Accountant – ACA or equivalent
• Experience of financial due diligence is desirable
• Project management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Report writing experience
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• The desire and ability to develop self and others
• Keen to learn and progress

JOB PURPOSE

The role provides an opportunity to join the Due Diligence (Transaction Services) business unit in Manchester, which forms part of the wider Deals & Financing team. As a Transaction Services Assistant Manager you will have a key role in the financial due diligence process, contributing to the delivery of high-quality reports to corporate, private equity and banking clients.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their own career and work directly with the Leadership team. The team culture allows all individuals to have an open line of communication with the UK partner group, with a strong focus on team work, collaboration, innovation and creating opportunities for development. The TS national team has a strong record of developing and recognising talent through career progression that can be fast-tracked, depending on your performance.
Subject to experience and personal goals, the role will offer the opportunity to manage FDD projects and develop an external network of relationships. The candidate will also have the opportunity to work as part of the National TS team, whilst also maintaining a great degree of flexibility to personal circumstances.
The TS team also works on a number of cross-border transactions; the role will therefore afford the opportunity to work on these deals, developing transaction and sector knowledge.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with partners and colleagues locally and nationally.
• Assisting and increasingly managing financial due diligence assignments, including interacting with other specialist teams.
• Preparing insightful analysis and communicating issues in a timely manner.
• Preparing issues-focussed due diligence reports.
• Understanding and responding appropriately to client needs.
• Developing relationships with clients and intermediaries.
• Assisting with business development initiatives – locally and nationally