Transaction Services Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a TAS Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role is pivotal in providing financial due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions, engaging with clients, and delivering quality insights that drive decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess a professional qualification and experience in audit or advisory services, coupled with strong analytical and teamwork skills. You'll thrive in a culture that values inclusivity, personal development, and work-life balance, making a real impact in a flexible working environment. If you're ready to contribute to meaningful projects and grow your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Tailored development programmes

Flexible bank holidays

Pension and life assurance

Private medical benefits

Health benefits

Shopping discounts

Gym memberships

Financial advice access

Qualifications

• Professional qualification required for the role.
• Previous experience in audit or advisory services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis and findings for client deliverables.
• Interpret complex information and present conclusions to clients.
• Support business development efforts and risk management.

Skills

Audit experience

Advisory service experience

Commercial judgement

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

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), due diligence to support a refinancing and vendor support.

As a member of the TAS 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.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

An Assistant Manager is involved with all aspects of TAS FDD engagements, including client discussions, target business meetings, liaising with the internal team, preparing the analysis and report for the client deliverable and client take-on procedures. Specifically, you will:

• Be key to the preparation of the analysis and findings for the client deliverable, supporting the preparation of a quality document to facilitate the client’s decision making
• Work with the wider team on technical aspects of the transaction
• Interpret and analyse complex information, identifying business issues and applying technical knowledge appropriately
• Support with the presentation of conclusions and recommendations to the client and discuss the implications and action points
• Take a proactive interest in your own performance as well as the performance of the wider team
• Consult effectively in relation to risk management, supporting a risk management culture within the team
• Support the team’s business development efforts and opportunities

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a TAS Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA). 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 Audit or an advisory service line
• Experience of applying commercial judgement
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team

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
• Anytime benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice

And 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. That is how it should be.

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.

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