Transaction Advisory Services, Sale and Purchase Agreement Manager/AD

GRANT THORNTON; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic SPA Manager to join their market-leading team. This role involves maximizing client value in mergers and acquisitions, managing financial aspects of Sale and Purchase Agreements, and providing strategic insights. The ideal candidate will possess a strong professional qualification and a proven track record in client management and financial analysis. With a commitment to diversity and flexible working arrangements, this innovative firm fosters an inclusive culture that values contributions from all team members. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional client service and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Secondments

Charity fundraising opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional qualification with post-qualification experience required.
• Experience managing a large portfolio of audit clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a second-level client contact and primary contact in absence of senior staff.
• Produce high-quality financial analyses with minimal supervision.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and manage team time effectively.

Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions

Financial Analysis

Client Management

Risk Management

Commercial Acumen

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIPFA

ICAS

CA

Job description

Job ID: R1032883

Job type: Permanent

Time type: Full time

Categories: Deals Advisory & Consulting

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 in more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers prioritizing quality, inclusion, and integrity. We aim to deliver a different, better experience to our clients—personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

Our market-leading Sale and Purchase Agreement Advisory team at Grant Thornton is hiring at Manager grade to continue our rapid growth. We operate within the wider Deals Advisory and Consulting service line.

We seek Managers with the technical and commercial skills to optimize value for clients involved in acquisitions and disposals. Candidates should have experience with mergers and acquisitions, understanding of completion mechanisms, enterprise value (EV) to equity value bridges, financial aspects of Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPA), and experience assisting buyers and/or sellers with preparation, review, or dispute of completion and earn-out accounts.

An SPA Manager/AD should be capable of handling transactions with minimal partner involvement, interfacing with client management and professionals, knowing when to seek advice, and demonstrating commercial ability.

The TAS team within Grant Thornton values flexibility and diversity. We offer flexible working options, such as reduced days, annualized days, or term-time working, along with a hybrid working model combining office, client, and remote work.

For internal employees interested in this opportunity, please contact the recruiter or TAS SPA team for an informal discussion.

A look into the role

As a SPA Manager/AD, you will:

1. Act as a second-level client relationship manager, primary contact in their absence.
2. Build trust with clients by understanding their perspectives and keeping them updated.
3. Identify and resolve risk management issues, involving senior staff when needed.
4. Draft engagement letters and ensure completion before review and submission.
5. Understand technical issues, propose solutions, and seek advice when necessary.
6. Produce high-quality financial analysis with minimal input.
7. Draft fee estimates and budgets for review.
8. Present conclusions and recommendations to clients, discussing implications.
9. Monitor assignment costs versus budgets, challenging team charges when appropriate.
10. Understand and actively promote the firm’s products, services, and capabilities.
11. Engage in self-development through performance reviews and PDP processes.

Knowing you’re right for us

The minimum criteria include a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, or CIPFA) with post-qualification experience and confidence managing a large portfolio of audit clients.

Preferred skills (not mandatory):

• Experience with EV to equity value bridges
• Advising on financial and accounting aspects of sales and purchase agreements
• Experience with review or dispute of completion and earn-out accounts

Knowing we’re right for you

Grant Thornton values diversity and an inclusive culture that respects differences. We foster an open environment where leaders are accessible and interested in your growth. We support bringing your whole self to work and pursuing passions both inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

We believe life extends beyond work. We offer flexible working options to help balance professional and personal life. Your impact will go beyond your role, including opportunities for secondments, charity fundraising, and supporting entrepreneurs globally. Our values—purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind—guide us.

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