Newly Qualified - Corporate Finance

Hayward Hawk; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate finance advisory firm in Northern Ireland is looking for a Newly Qualified Accountant to join their team. This role offers a chance to work on live transactions, developing skills in financial modelling and due diligence. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical abilities and a newly qualified ACA/ACCA. A competitive salary and performance-based bonus are included, along with mentorship from senior team members.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Clear progression route

Work From Home

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ACA / ACCA (or equivalent), ideally trained within a Top 10 or mid-tier practice.
• Strong analytical and Excel / financial modelling skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of M&A, investment, and fundraising transactions.
• Prepare financial models, valuations, and pitch materials for clients and investors.
• Assist with due diligence and data analysis on target businesses.

Skills

Corporate Finance

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Education

Newly qualified ACA / ACCA

Job description

Hayward Hawk is working in Partnership with a highly regarded Corporate Finance advisory firm with an exceptional track record across M&A, fundraising, and strategic advisory to source a Newly Qualified Accountant to join their scaling team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified professional who is keen to build a career in Corporate Finance. My client is considering candidates form a Corporate Finance OR Audit background.

The successful candidate will work alongside a high-calibre team on live transactions from day one, gaining hands-on experience across deal origination, financial modelling, valuations, and due diligence.

The Role

• Support the execution of M&A, investment, and fundraising transactions.
• Prepare financial models, valuations, and pitch materials for clients and investors.
• Assist with due diligence and data analysis on target businesses.
• Develop sector knowledge and contribute to market research and deal sourcing.
• Work closely with senior team members on client delivery and business development.

The Candidate

• Newly qualified ACA / ACCA (or equivalent), ideally trained within a Top 10 or mid-tier practice.
• Strong analytical and Excel / financial modelling skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and presentation skills.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach and genuine interest in corporate finance and transactions.
• Prior exposure to financial due diligence, audit of SME or corporate clients, or transactional work would be advantageous.

Why apply?

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus.
• Clear progression route within a growing advisory firm.
• Exposure to a wide range of deals across multiple sectors.
• Supportive and dynamic environment with direct senior mentorship

If you’re a newly qualified accountant looking to move beyond audit into a challenging and rewarding Corporate Finance role, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Murphy.

Skills & Benefits

• Skills: Corporate Finance, newly qualified, Deals
• Benefits: Work From Home