Transaction Services Assistant Manager

Gambit Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Gambit Search is assisting a London-based accountancy firm in finding an Assistant Manager for its Transaction Services team. The role focuses on delivering financial due diligence across buy-side and sell-side engagements, with growing ownership of projects and client relationships.

The successful candidate will work closely with Managers, Directors and Partners, handling a busy pipeline and providing leadership to junior colleagues. Hybrid working and a competitive package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Strong Transaction Services / Financial Due Diligence experience.
• Confident Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and transaction processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• ACA / ACCA / CA qualified or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements.
• Take ownership of key workstreams from scoping through to final report delivery.
• Analyse financial performance, working capital, cash flow and key value drivers.
• Prepare reports and present findings to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Manage, mentor and support junior team members.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support pitches, business development and wider team initiatives.

Skills

Due diligence

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Financial statements

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Transaction Services Assistant Manager – London

I’m currently working with an established accountancy firm in London that is looking to hire an Assistant Manager into its growing Transaction Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy TS practice with a strong pipeline of transactions, exposure to a broad range of mid-market deals and clear opportunities for progression. The role offers the chance to take on greater responsibility across engagements while working closely with experienced Managers, Directors and Partners.

The Role

You will support the delivery of financial due diligence engagements across buy-side and sell-side transactions, taking increasing ownership of projects, workstreams and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements
• Take ownership of key workstreams from scoping through to final report delivery
• Analyse financial performance, working capital, cash flow and key value drivers
• Prepare reports and present findings to clients and senior stakeholders
• Manage, mentor and support junior team members
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Support pitches, business development and wider team initiatives

Requirements

• Strong Transaction Services / Financial Due Diligence experience
• Confident Excel and financial analysis skills
• Strong understanding of financial statements and transaction processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• ACA / ACCA / CA qualified or equivalent preferred

What’s on Offer

• Strong and consistent transaction pipeline
• Broad exposure to mid-market transactions
• Significant client and engagement responsibility
• Clear progression within an established team
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexibility