Assistant Manager, Transaction Services

Interpath Advisory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Interpath in London seeks a highly motivated Assistant Manager for our Transaction Services team. You will lead the end-to-end due diligence process (FDD/VDD) on buy-side and sell-side assignments, while supporting senior colleagues across corporate finance and debt advisory within our network.

You will mentor junior staff, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to winning deals in a fast-paced Deal Advisory practice with a diverse client portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years' experience in Audit, Financial Services, or related field.
• Chartered Accountancy or similar qualifications preferred.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and strong team orientation.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with client relationship experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of FDD and VDD reports.
• Evaluate earnings quality and benchmark NWC against historical trends.
• Assess balance sheets for debt-like items and off-balance-sheet arrangements.
• Review target forecasts, flag risks and opportunities.
• Engage in client meetings and manage day-to-day FDD execution.
• Mentor analysts and associates within the team.

Skills

Communication

Client relations

Financial analysis

Due diligence

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Interpath is an international and fast‑growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring. We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict‑free, and our passion for doing what’s right, every time, sets us apart. Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, South Africa, Algeria, India, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Interpath is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Manager for our Transaction Services team in London. This role presents an exciting opportunity to engage with a diverse portfolio of clients, including prominent private equity and corporate entities. As an Assistant Manager, you will have the unique chance to work closely with industry‑leaders in a dynamic and entrepreneurial Deal Advisory practice.

Your responsibilities will encompass the full spectrum of the transaction lifecycle, engaging in both buy‑side and sell‑side assignments. You will play a pivotal role in supporting & delivering successful transactions by collaborating with our corporate finance and debt advisory specialists within the Interpath network. In this capacity, you will also take on a mentorship role, guiding our analysts and associates while fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Financial Due Diligence (FDD) and Vendor Due Diligence (VDD) reports.
• Evaluate Quality of Earnings to pinpoint extraordinary income and costs that impact underlying earnings.
• Analyse and benchmark Net Working Capital (NWC) based on historical trends.
• Identify debt‑like items through an in-depth review of balance sheets and off‑balance‑sheet arrangements.
• Critically assess target forecasts, highlighting possible risks and opportunities.
• Engage in client meetings and serve as the primary contact for day‑to‑day FDD execution.
• Strengthen client relationships while mentoring associates within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3‑5 years' experience in Audit, Financial Services, or another related field.
• Chartered Accountancy or other similar professional qualifications preferred.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and strong team orientation.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a proven record in managing relationships with clients.
• Experience in business development strategy is advantageous but not mandatory.