Transaction Services Associate Director

ACCA Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Contributory pension

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Income Protection

Perks at Work discounts

27.5 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Kreston Reeves is seeking a Transaction Services Associate Director to join our London office on a full-time permanent basis. You will support the delivery of Corporate Finance assignments, overseeing work with supervision and sign-off by Directors/Partners, and help manage client relationships.

The ideal candidate is ACA qualified with several years of Transaction Services experience, strong financial modelling and team leadership skills, and a keen commercial, organised approach.

Qualifications

• ACA qualification or equivalent is required.
• Several years of experience in Transaction Services.
• Experience leading teams on multiple projects.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Commercial mindset with an organised approach.
• Solid understanding of financial modelling and its impact.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Corporate Finance assignments under supervision with sign-off from Directors/Partners.
• Review and maintain core datapacks, reports and client documentation.
• Monitor project progress, coach junior team members and communicate with clients.
• Ensure work is delivered within budget and service standards.
• Act as a point of contact on workstreams and participate in business development events.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Financial modeling

Education

ACA qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are currently seeking a Transaction Services Associate Director to join our London office on a full-time permanent basis. Kreston Reeves Corporate Finance specialises in providing transaction and lead advisory services to privately owned, owner managed and small/mid-market cap listed companies. Transaction values are typically in the £1 million to £50 million range and include both domestic and cross border projects. The Transaction Services team acts for businesses across all sectors, assisting on a range of transactions including buy side advisory, financial due diligence on pre-acquisition / vendor / pre-lend / private equity transactions, completion reviews and undertakes reporting accountant roles on listings.

About The Role

• Support the delivery of Corporate Finance assignments, working under supervision and ensuring appropriate Director/Partner involvement and sign-off


• Review and maintain core financial datapacks, reports and other client-facing documentation


• Monitor project progress, manage junior team members, and maintain clear communication with clients and internal stakeholders


• Ensure client work is delivered within budget and in line with agreed service line standards


• Act as a point of contact on assigned workstreams and attend internal and external business development events

What We're Looking For

• The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified or equivalent


• Several years of relevant experience within Transaction Services


• Experience of managing a team on ongoing multiple projects


• Analytical skills and attention to detail


• Good commercial and well organised approach


• Financial Modelling - clear understanding of financial models and their context and impact

What We Can Offer

• Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.


• Leave – 27.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling


• Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.


• Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values


• Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses


• Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment


• ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes


• Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan

At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it's adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process or thrive in your role, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing [e-mail]. Please remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Your success is important to us, and we're here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.

About Kreston Reeves

Join us on our growth journey Broader expertise, bigger opportunities, same people-first culture Kreston Reeves is proud to be part of the AAB group, a growing firm with offices across the UK and Ireland, backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. This marks an exciting new chapter, creating even more opportunities for our people. As part of a larger, ambitious group, you’ll benefit from wider career pathways, broader expertise and increased opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the UK and Ireland. You’ll have access to new specialisms, enhanced learning and development and the chance to work alongside a wider network of peers – all while being part of the supportive, people-focused culture that defines both Kreston Reeves and AAB. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop, progress and be part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.