M&A Assistant Manager/Manager - Cheltenham/Bristol

Ambition; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Accountancy Practice in Cheltenham is seeking a Lead Advisory Professional at Assistant Manager or Manager level. The role involves managing lead advisory assignments, client relationships, and business development efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team with record-breaking results and contribute to high-value transactions.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified.
• Previous experience in Lead advisory.
• Managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day interactions on lead advisory assignments.
• Manage sales mandates from initial engagement to completion.
• Attend business development meetings and approach potential buyers.

Skills

Excel

Client-focused

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Ambition is working closely with a growing Accountancy Practice and they are looking to bring in a Lead advisory professional at either Assistant Manager or Manager level to assist their diverse client base.

With record breaking results in 2024, after advising on transactions worth more than £1 billion, the team is now looking to expand its lead advisory team. Assignments are generally sale mandates, along with buy side retainers, management buy outs and finance raising.

Responsibilities:

• Help manage the day-to-day interactions on lead advisory assignments with a typical transaction value of up to £30 million
• Help manage sales mandates from initial engagement to completion, including (partner-led) negotiations and client relationship management.
• Attend business development meetings, approaching potential buyers and developing firm’s offering to new target markets
• Conduct meetings with clients and potential acquirers and due diligence meeting

Requirements:

- ACA/ACCA qualified

- Previous experience in Lead advisory

- Managerial experience

- Strong Excel skills

- Client-focused with attention to detail

Please apply asap if this is of interest.