Transactional Support Manager

Crowe; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe seeks a Transactional Support Manager in Reading to join a growing advisory team focusing on UK and international transactions. You will oversee due diligence processes, engage in client meetings, and support junior staff, contributing to team growth and business development. The role promises a rewarding career in a supportive culture that values diversity and individual contributions.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Continued learning and development

Competitive salaries

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in transaction services or corporate finance.
• Fully qualified (ACA equivalent preferred).
• Strong performer in current role; self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of due diligence exercises.
• Prepare client-ready due diligence reports.
• Develop and appraise junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Due Diligence

Team Management

Education

ACA Equivalent

Job description

Transactional Support Manager

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally.

Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.

Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other.

At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential.

As a Manager in the Transaction Support team in Corporate Finance you will be given the opportunity to join a growing advisory team and further develop your experience advising on both buy-side and sell-side UK and international mergers and acquisitions, providing due diligence and deal advice to strategic buyers, financial investors, banks and other funders.

You will work in a Partner-led advisory team where you will be expected to manage all aspects of a due diligence exercise. You will be responsible for exceptional service delivery within the team and will also be expected to actively contribute to business development and origination activities. You will also be responsible for the appraisal and development of certain junior members within the team of people.

Benefitting from working closely with Partners possessing a wealth of experience in Transactions Services and Corporate Finance, you will have the opportunity to develop, strengthen and refine your technical and delivery skills as well as your ability to win work through your business-development skills.

There will be a real opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the growth of the team and its ambition to be the ‘go-to’ deal support team in the Thames Valley region for mid-market deals. It is an exciting time for Crowe in Reading; growth has been unprecedented in recent years and the energy and enthusiasm in the team makes for an enjoyable, achievement-focussed and rewarding environment that promotes a healthy work/life balance.

The successful candidate will enjoy the direct support of the Partner in the execution of all responsibilities, some of which will include:

• Attending and/or leading initial scoping meetings with clients and to identify the key questions that the DD needs to answer.
• Prepare formal proposals in respect of new work opportunities and potential client introductory meetings
• Be responsible for the preparation and delivery to the partner of market leading ‘client ready’ due diligence reports that are “Robust, Relevant and Insightful”. This must include the drafting of well-structured and concise ‘Key Messages’ along with being responsible for overall report quality.
• Manage other lines of service (i.e. Tax) in respect of their input to a due diligence report
• Be responsible for the development and appraisals of junior members of the team
• Be active and visible in the Thames Valley deals market and to keep abreast of what is happening in the local CF market
• Take on more direct business development activities to start contributing towards winning new work and growth in incremental fee income

The role will require the successful individual to:

• Ideally have worked in transaction services, or the wider corporate finance lines of service, for at least 2 years
• Be fully qualified (preferably ACA equivalent, though we will consider other equivalents for the right individual)
• Be a top performer amongst their peers in their current role
• Be self-motivated and show strong values of ownership in respect of the task/output
• Demonstrate tangible excitement about the opportunity to join a fast-growing team, and display energy and commitment to the strategic goals of the firm as a whole
• Be comfortable and capable of managing more junior staff, and taking on the responsibility for sharing in the day-to-day management of the team
• Initially the role will be primarily one of delivery, but the successful candidate should be good at networking and be starting to take on direct business development activities in their current role

Why choose Crowe?

At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace.

Whether you’re working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you’re a marketing or HR specialist, we place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers. We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be.

We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.

At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits.

We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further.

Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service.

Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway.

Closing Date: 20 June 2025

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.