M&A Due Diligence Lead

Forge Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic advisory firm in Manchester is seeking a Transaction Services Manager to lead financial due diligence engagements. This role involves developing client proposals, managing transactions, and producing detailed reports while mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate has experience in financial diligence in a professional services environment, is a qualified accountant, and possesses strong analytical and communication skills, critical for navigating complex financial data and engaging with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial due diligence within a Transaction Services environment.
• Strong understanding of completion accounts.
• Background in professional services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of client proposals and deliver financial due diligence engagements.
• Manage end-to-end financial due diligence across transactions.
• Produce concise due diligence reports and coach junior members.

Skills

Financial due diligence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA or equivalent)

Job description

A dynamic advisory firm in Manchester is seeking a Transaction Services Manager to lead financial due diligence engagements. This role involves developing client proposals, managing transactions, and producing detailed reports while mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate has experience in financial diligence in a professional services environment, is a qualified accountant, and possesses strong analytical and communication skills, critical for navigating complex financial data and engaging with senior stakeholders.