Corporate Finance Assistant Manager / Manager

Grant Thornton UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global audit and advisory firm is seeking an Assistant Manager or Manager for its Corporate Finance team in Bristol. You will support transaction execution and contribute across multiple projects, analyzing financial data and preparing presentations. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification and proven experience in M&A. This firm values inclusion and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Support for community engagement

Qualifications

• Professional qualification or relevant experience in M&A supported by a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Support transaction execution across multiple projects.
• Analyze financial and commercial data for transactions.
• Draft information memoranda and marketing materials.
• Prepare client presentations and pitch documents.
• Assist in company valuation using various methods.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Excellent communication skills

Resilience

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Relationship management

Business development experience

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CA, CIPFA, CFA)

Job description

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, comprising over 76,000 professionals across 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers prioritizing quality, inclusion, and integrity. Globally, we deliver a unique experience to our clients—personal, proactive, and agile—going beyond expectations. That’s Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

Location: Bristol or Cardiff

More than you expect

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms with approximately 58,000 employees in over 135 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers committed to quality, inclusion, and integrity. Our global presence allows us to bring diverse experiences to our clients—delivering expertise that is personal, proactive, and agile.

Our Corporate Finance Advisory team is highly successful, completing 258 deals worth £15.4bn in 2024, and was named the No. 1 M&A Advisor in the UK by Pitchbook. We consist of around 135 advisors across the UK, combining strong regional presence and sector expertise with our international network and additional routes for Debt Advisory and Public Company Advisory.

We work with midmarket companies on growth and exit strategies, building trusted relationships and helping clients identify suitable transactions for growth—be it through private equity, debt funding, exit, succession planning, or flotation in public markets.

In this role, you will support deal teams in preparing and executing business sales, negotiating transactions, and employing your financial and negotiation skills to complete deals. You will also be part of a collaborative team that values working together and celebrating successes.

New ground won’t break itself.

Every day, our teams help businesses and communities do what’s right and achieve their goals. We believe we can make a meaningful economic impact by providing diverse organizations with strategic business and financial advice, empowering clients to make significant decisions and unlock sustainable growth. We focus on quality and integrity to help businesses, communities, and our people flourish.

We support flexible working arrangements—including reduced hours and job shares—to help balance work and life.

A look into the role

As an Assistant Manager or Manager in our Corporate Finance team, you will:

• Support transaction execution and contribute across multiple projects.
• Make a significant impact on clients and the firm, upholding high standards and quality.
• Work across the full client project lifecycle—from sourcing opportunities to pitch and completion, collaborating with peers and senior leaders (Directors and Partners).
• Assist in analyzing financial and commercial data for transactions.
• Draft information memoranda and marketing materials for sale processes.
• Prepare client presentations and pitch documents.
• Assist in company valuation using public comparisons, precedent transactions, and discounted cash flow methods.
• Work closely with sector teams to develop industry-specific expertise.
• Develop your skills and support others’ development with your manager’s guidance.

Knowing you’re right for us

The minimum criteria for joining us as an Assistant Manager or Manager include:

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CA, CIPFA, CFA) or relevant experience in M&A supported by a proven track record in a similar role.

Preferred skills include:

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of financial statement analysis and financial modeling
• Excellent communication skills
• Resilience, organizational skills, and ability to multitask
• Ambition and collaboration skills in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to quality and ethical practice
• Relationship management and business development experience
• Experience in UK professional services or advisory firms

Knowing we’re right for you

We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and respects all colleagues. Our open environment encourages interaction with leaders who are interested in your growth and contributions. We support you to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

We recognize that life extends beyond work. We offer flexible working options and strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Your impact here can extend beyond your daily responsibilities—through secondments, charity work, or supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries. Our values—purposefully driven, curious, candid, and kind—guide everything we do.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations—people proud to do what’s right for the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves. That’s how it should be.