Manager Transaction Services

Armstrong Watson; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave up to 26 days

Health Shield Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Introductory Commission Scheme

Paid professional membership fees

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy is seeking a highly motivated Transaction Services Manager for Manchester or Leeds. The candidate will oversee financial due diligence, manage client projects, and develop advisory work. Ideal applicants hold a professional qualification and have at least two years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including employee assistance programmes, annual leave entitlements, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in Transaction Services.
• Strong skills in financial analysis and report production.
• Excellent organisational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality financial due diligence.
• Manage projects and ensure deadlines are met.
• Liaise with clients and other advisers.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Business development

Education

Recognised professional qualification (ICAS, ACA or ACCA)

Job description

The Role

Due to continued growth within our Corporate Finance team, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Transaction Services Manager to be based in either our Leeds or Manchester office.

You will work closely with our Transaction Services Partner, taking a hands‑on role in delivering high‑quality financial due diligence, managing projects, and supporting our growing pipeline of advisory work.

The main elements of this role will include:

• Undertaking and reviewing detailed financial analysis and interpreting key outputs
• Identifying key deal issues and commercial considerations
• Drafting high‑quality due diligence reports and reviewing work produced by other team members
• Project managing due diligence assignments and taking ownership of draft report production
• Liaising with clients, target businesses and other professional advisers
• Leading and supporting Corporate Finance Executives and Assistants, including effective delegation
• Managing workflow, planning assignments, and ensuring client deadlines are met
• Monitoring project performance against budgets and timelines
• Supporting wider Armstrong Watson service lines
• Building and maintaining external relationships with intermediaries, funders, lawyers, and the broader business community
• Supporting business development activities and raising the firm’s market profile

The Candidate

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidate to have

• A recognised professional qualification (ICAS, ACA or ACCA)
• A minimum of two years’ experience gained in a dedicated Transaction Services role
• Strong financial analysis skills with the ability to interpret and present complex information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high‑quality reports
• Strong project management and organisational capability
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, advisers, and colleagues
• A proactive approach to business development, networking, and market engagement
• Good understanding of related professional services such as audit, tax, accounting, insolvency and corporate finance (desirable)

The Benefits

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees
• Charity of the Month
• Colleague of the Month
• Subsidised social events throughout the year