M&A Assistant Director - Director considered

Sharp Consultancy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national Advisory Firm is seeking an M&A Assistant Director in Manchester to advise on a wide range of mid-market transactions including mergers and acquisitions and equity raising. The ideal candidate will have significant M&A advisory experience, be a qualified accountant, and possess excellent communication skills to develop business opportunities. This firm offers a supportive environment for career progression within the corporate finance team.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with M&A advisory experience from a quality firm.
• Extensive transactional experience is considered for candidates wishing to return to CF Advisory.
• Strong skills in communication and networking at a board level.

Responsibilities

• Advise on buy and sell side transactions including M&A, MBO’s, and equity raising.
• Work with corporate, private equity backed, and owner-managed clients.
• Utilize communication and influencing skills for business development.

Skills

M&A advisory experience

Excellent communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA)

Job description

Position Overview

Forecasts for M&A activity in 2026 are optimistic with funders and investors keen to deploy funds to good businesses. This national Advisory Firm has a sizeable and successful team in Manchester offering a wide spectrum of corporate finance advice across the region.

Responsibilities

As a M&A Assistant Director (possibly Director) you will have the opportunity to work with the firms impressive corporate, private equity backed and owner managed clients. You will advise on the full range of buy and sell side transactions including, but not limited to, mergers and acquisitions, MBO’s, MBI’s, equity raising and disposals. Deals would best be described as quality mid-market with the majority up to c£50m EV – though fairly frequently much larger. The role would suit an existing Corporate Finance Manager (ready for promotion) or existing Assistant Director, though others with extensive transactional experience would be considered (for example, someone wishing to return to CF Advisory from private equity or industry).

Qualifications

You are likely to be a qualified accountant, ACA, CA, ACCA (ICAEW or ICAS) though up to date relevant M&A advisory experience from a quality firm of accountants or corporate finance house is more important.

Business Development Opportunities

You will be given the chance to fully utilise your excellent communication and influencing skills at board level, build your own network of contacts and contribute to the business development activities of the firm. Progression can be clearly demonstrated with other members of this team (indeed, this role has arisen following promotion).

About the Firm

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Application Process

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.