M&A Executive

BDO UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and advisory firm in Edinburgh is seeking an Executive in corporate finance. The ideal candidate will have CA/ACA/ACCA qualifications or equivalent and experience in corporate finance. Responsibilities include assisting senior team members in managing both buy-side and sell-side projects. The firm values communication skills and teamwork, offering an environment focused on personal growth and development. This role presents an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to specialize in corporate finance.

Benefits

Agile working framework

Investment in personal and career development

Access to collaboration spaces

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate finance or related disciplines.
• Ability to support senior team members in delivering services.

Responsibilities

• Support senior members within the team on timely delivery of services.
• Assist in both buy-side and sell-side corporate finance work.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

Teamwork ability

MS Office proficiency

Education

CA/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.

We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

Our Deals team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value‑led advice and outcomes. They have an in‑depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top‑level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight‑forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world’s most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.

We’ll help you succeed

Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long‑lasting relationships.

As an Executive, you will be required to use your previous experience and work closely with, and support, senior members within the team and assist in the timely delivery of services. You will gain understanding and experience in the field of corporate finance for both buy‑side and sell‑side work across the Shipping & Consumer Teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone newly qualified and who may be looking to specialise in this field.

You’ll be someone with

• A qualification either CA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience.
• Experience of working within corporate finance or related disciplines.
• A good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word and Excel.
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work as part of a team

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people‑centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state‑of‑the‑art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy.

Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions

We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

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