Transaction Advisory Services, Manager

Grant Thornton (UK); London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm seeks a dynamic Manager for their Transaction Advisory Services team in London. The role involves providing financial due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions, managing client relationships, and leading a diverse team. With a commitment to flexibility and inclusivity, the company fosters an environment where employees can thrive. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to impactful projects that help clients achieve their goals. If you're passionate about advisory services and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tailored development programmes

Flexible bank holidays

Pension and life assurance

Private medical insurance

Additional holiday purchasing

Health benefits

Shopping discounts

Gym memberships

Financial advice

Qualifications

• Professional qualification with post qualification deals experience is required.
• Experience in Transaction Advisory and managerial roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead FDD engagements and manage client deliverables effectively.
• Support team members and provide coaching and feedback.
• Consult with specialists on complex risk management issues.

Skills

Transaction Advisory

Managerial experience

Client facing work

Commercial judgement

Team development

Networking

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, CIPFA)

Job description

Transaction Advisory Services, Manager

Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: December 30, 2024 (4 days left to apply) job requisition id R1033526

More than you expected

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. The Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team provides a broad range of advisory services to clients, primarily in a deals environment, including financial due diligence (FDD), tax due diligence, Strategy & Commercial Advisory (SCA).

As a member of the FDD team you will be providing financial due diligence on both buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity and corporate clients. You may also have the opportunity to work on public company transactions, primarily on AIM Market operated by the London Stock Exchange plc.

The TAS team within Grant Thornton is an increasingly flexible and diverse team, which truly values its people. To enable our people to be the best they can be, we are happy to discuss a number of flexible working options, such as reduced or compressed hours or annualised hours. We appreciate the different perspectives a diverse team brings, and we want to continue to provide more agility and choice to our people. As with all of our roles, a hybrid working model will apply, enabling a mix of office/client time and remote working.

A look into the role

A Manager plays a key role in the management of all aspects of FDD engagements, including managing clients, target businesses, the internal team and the client deliverable. Specifically, you will:

1. Lead and oversee the preparation of the client deliverable, ensuring a quality document is produced to facilitate the client’s decision making.
2. Support with the management of all aspects of the transaction competently, advising junior team members on technical aspects of the transaction.
3. Interpret and analyse complex information, identifying business issues and applying technical knowledge appropriately.
4. Support the presentation of conclusions and recommendations to the client and discuss the implications and action points.
5. Motivate and coach the team, taking a proactive interest in performance and wellbeing with regular feedback and timely performance.
6. Consult effectively with specialists within the team and wider firm when faced with complex risk management, instilling a risk management culture within the team.
7. Have the opportunity to support with business development.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a TAS Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) with post qualification deals experience. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

Skills to set you apart

• Previous experience in Transaction Advisory.
• Managerial experience.
• Experience of client facing work.
• Experience of applying commercial judgement.
• Experience of developing team members.
• Developing ability to build a network of contacts.

Knowing we’re right for you

The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best.

Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

It’s not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, you’ll also get:

• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching.
• Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you.
• Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits.
• Access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice.

And more. Visit our benefits section to read more.

How we work

We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. Life is more than work; the things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.