Corporate Finance Associate Director/ Director

Austin Rose Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Corporate Finance Associate Director/Director in Bristol. The ideal candidate has 7-10+ years of experience in Transaction Services or Corporate Finance. Responsibilities include managing multiple M&A transactions, leading projects, and developing the corporate finance team. This role offers significant exposure to large, high-profile transactions and a clear route for progression within the firm. Excellent opportunity for ambitious professionals looking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years’ experience in Transaction Services or wider Corporate Finance.
• Proven experience managing teams and projects.
• ACA or equivalent qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple M&A transactions concurrently.
• Lead scoping meetings and prepare formal reports.
• Take responsibility for larger and complex projects.
• Manage and develop the corporate finance team.

Skills

Managing people and projects

Strong commercial awareness

Attention to detail

ACA qualification

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA)

Job description

Corporate Finance Associate Director / Director

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Are you a Corporate Finance (M&A) Associate Director in Bristol looking for your next promotion?

Or are you a Director seeking a firm where you can continue progressing towards Partnership?

If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Our client is a well-established and growing accounting firm, with a rapidly expanding Corporate Finance team in Bristol. The team focuses on large corporate clients, operating on a sector agnostic basis, with typical deal sizes ranging from £10m–£80m.

You will advise a broad client base including financial investors, banks, private equity houses, and owner-managed businesses, delivering high-quality M&A advisory services across the deal lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple M&A transactions concurrently
• Leading scoping meetings and preparing formal reports, including clear commercial recommendations
• Taking responsibility for larger and more complex projects, supporting Partners where required
• Managing and developing the corporate finance team, mentoring junior colleagues and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• 7–10+ years’ experience in Transaction Services and/or wider Corporate Finance
• Proven experience managing people and projects
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• A relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA), though exceptional candidates with strong transaction experience will be considered without this

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who enjoys client interaction, people management, and exposure to larger, high-profile transactions, with strong Partner support and a clear route for progression.

If you are seeking an M&A role in Bristol, contact Austin Rose, the Corporate Finance Recruitment Specialists.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Accounting

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