Transaction Services Associate Director/Director

DJH; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible hybrid working

Salary-sacrifice car scheme

Tailored learning and development

Company pension

Health MOTs

Mental health support

Wellbeing, social & community calendar

Job summary

DJH in Manchester seeks an Associate Director/Director in Transaction Services to lead high-value due diligence assignments and manage key client relationships. You will balance technical excellence with commercial acumen, overseeing budgets, WIP, and resource deployment, while mentoring senior staff and shaping service line strategy.

The role requires ACA or ACCA qualifications, 5–10 years TS experience in a Top 20 firm or regional/advisory business, and a proactive approach to business

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading client relationships with top accounts.
• Strong commercial judgment balancing profitability with client value.
• Experience mentoring senior staff and developing teams.
• Ability to shape service line strategy and drive business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-value Transaction Services assignments.
• Own key client relationships as senior point of contact.
• Originate significant fee-generating work and opportunities.
• Mentor 1–5 team members and foster inclusive culture.
• Provide senior technical advice on complex due diligence matters.
• Build strong external networks to enhance DJH's market position.

Skills

Client relationship leadership

Commercial acumen

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Autonomy in complex issues

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Transaction Services Associate Director/Director

Department: Corporate Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester

Description

At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower. By joining DJH we'll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we'll achieve great things.

Let's talk about the role...

As an Associate Director/Director, you will take a strategic leadership role managing a substantial portfolio and driving significant commercial outcomes. You will lead high-value projects, champion service excellence, mentor senior talent, and help shape the future direction of your service line. This is a role of real influence - where you will balance technical excellence with commercial acumen, build lasting client partnerships, and contribute to DJH's continued growth.

• Lead and manage on financial due diligence/transaction services assignments and manage key client relationships, acting as senior point of contact on strategic accounts, ensuring exceptional service delivery, driving client satisfaction, and creating long-term value
• Originate and develop substantial fee-generating work, with responsibility for bringing in significant mandates from a network of referrers and clients and cultivating opportunities that flow to the broader team
• Manage strategic financial control across your portfolio - driving strong commercial outcomes through smart budgeting, effective WIP and debt control, and confident deployment of team resources
• Mentor and develop senior staff (typically 1-5 team members), fostering their technical growth, identifying emerging talent, and creating an inclusive culture where your team thrives
• Contribute to service line strategy and innovation, actively participating in business development, championing new ideas, and helping position DJH for future success
• Provide senior technical advice and expertise on complex due diligence matters and apply sound commercial judgment, offering strategic solutions, and making confident decisions with increasing autonomy
• Build and maintain strong external relationships through key networks and stakeholder engagement, strengthening your personal reputation and DJH's market position

Let's talk about you and your skills...

Hungry for a new challenge, you'll:

• Have a proven track record leading client relationships and building a strong reputation through quality work, client service, and integrity
• Be commercially astute - understanding business drivers, managing case portfolios effectively, and making sound judgements that balance profitability with client value
• Be currently a Director/Associate Director/Senior Manager in Transaction Services
• Have between 5 and 10 years Transaction Services experience within a Top 20 accountancy firm or a regional/boutique advisory business.
• Be a confident people leader, with proven experience developing and mentoring senior colleagues, and creating an environment where they can flourish
• Have significant technical expertise in your field, with the ability to handle complex client issues independently and offer strategic solutions with confidence
• Be commercially ambitious and proactive in business development - comfortable with fee responsibility and skilled at building external networks and identifying growth opportunities
• Be an organised, strategic thinker who can manage competing priorities, work with greater autonomy, and contribute positively across the broader Firm
• Be ACA or ACCA qualified and be a confident communicator who wants to have a real influence over the future strategy and shape of the Team

Let's talk benefits...

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you'll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance with an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Flexible hybrid working
• Salary-sacrifice car scheme
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health support
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar

For more information, visit www.djh.co.uk