Transaction Services Associate Director/Director

Are you an experienced Transaction Services professional looking for the opportunity to take ownership of a growing Due Diligence offering, lead transactions from start to finish and play a key role in shaping the future of an ambitious Corporate Finance team? An established and rapidly expanding national accountancy and advisory group is looking to appoint a Transaction Services Associate Director or Director to join its Manchester-based Corporate Finance team. Operating as the group's central Corporate Finance function, the Manchester team delivers both Lead Advisory and Transaction Services work, supporting clients across a diverse range of sectors and transaction sizes. Transaction Services Associate Director / Director Responsibilities: Taking ownership of buy-side and sell-side Financial Due Diligence assignments, managing transactions from initial scoping through to final reporting. Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, investors, funders and other professional advisers throughout the transaction process. Agreeing assignment scopes, negotiating fees and managing the commercial delivery of engagements. Leading and reviewing financial analysis, identifying key commercial risks, financial trends, working capital considerations and transaction-related issues. Preparing, reviewing and presenting comprehensive Due Diligence reports, providing clear, commercially focused recommendations to clients. Managing and developing junior members of the Corporate Finance team, overseeing workloads, quality and delivery. Working closely with the Partners to communicate key findings, resolve complex transaction issues and ensure successful outcomes. Supporting business valuation assignments and contributing to wider Corporate Finance projects where appropriate. Building and maintaining relationships with clients, intermediaries, funders and professional advisers to generate new opportunities. Playing an active role in the strategic development and continued growth of the Transaction Services offering. Transaction Services Associate Director / Director Attributes: ACA or ACCA qualified with significant experience gained within Transaction Services or Financial Due Diligence. Ideally around 5-6 years' relevant Transaction Services experience, although candidates with a broader depth of experience will also be considered. A background within a Top 20, mid-tier or independent Corporate Finance boutique would be particularly attractive. Proven experience leading Financial Due Diligence assignments with responsibility for client management, delivery and reporting. Strong financial analysis skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate findings commercially. Confident managing transactions independently, including scoping engagements, agreeing fees and overseeing project delivery. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the credibility to engage directly with business owners, investors and senior stakeholders. A commercial mindset and the appetite to originate work, develop professional networks and contribute to business development. Transaction Services Associate Director / Director Benefits: Hybrid and Flexible working Enhanced Maternity Package Benefits Portal Birthday off Genuine long-term progression opportunities as the Corporate Finance offering continues to expand. If this role sounds like the right next step for you then APPLY NOW...... TPBN1_UKTJ