Transaction Services Director

ACCA Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Birmingham City Centre is seeking an experienced Transaction Services professional to lead the team and own the delivery of complex transactions.

You will balance operational leadership with strategic business development, mentoring managers and guiding due diligence across owner‑managed, private equity and corporate deals worth £1m–£50m.

This role offers a competitive six‑figure package and a clear path to broader leadership within a growing Midlands advisory practice.

Qualifications

• Extensive Transaction Services leadership experience.
• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven experience leading due diligence projects and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership and day-to-day management of the Transaction Services team
• Take ownership of operational delivery, ensuring transactions are executed efficiently and to the highest technical standards
• Lead financial due diligence engagements for corporate, private equity and owner-managed business transactions
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, overseeing planning, execution and client delivery
• Review and challenge financial analysis, key deal drivers and transaction risks
• Act as a senior escalation point for clients and internal stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Develop, coach and mentor managers and junior team members, helping to build a high-performing advisory team
• Contribute to strategic planning, resource management and operational improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, private equity houses and other professional advisers
• Support business development activities and participate in networking and market-facing initiatives, whilst operating within a role that has a stronger operational and leadership focus than pure revenue generation

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Transaction Services professional to join a leading advisory firm in a pivotal number two leadership position within its Birmingham City Centre team. With a strong operational focus, the role offers the chance to lead transaction delivery and develop a high-performing team.

Client Details

Our client is a leading UK advisory and accountancy firm with a strong reputation across the Midlands and wider UK market. The Transaction Services team advises owner-managed businesses, private equity investors, corporate acquirers and funders across a broad range of transactions, delivering high-quality financial due diligence and transaction support services.

Description

• Support the leadership and day-to-day management of the Transaction Services team
• Take ownership of operational delivery, ensuring transactions are executed efficiently and to the highest technical standards
• Lead financial due diligence engagements for corporate, private equity and owner-managed business transactions
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, overseeing planning, execution and client delivery
• Review and challenge financial analysis, key deal drivers and transaction risks
• Act as a senior escalation point for clients and internal stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Develop, coach and mentor managers and junior team members, helping to build a high-performing advisory team
• Contribute to strategic planning, resource management and operational improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, private equity houses and other professional advisers
• Support business development activities and participate in networking and market-facing initiatives, whilst operating within a role that has a stronger operational and leadership focus than pure revenue generation

Profile

• Extensive Transaction Services experience at a leadership level
• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• Proven experience leading due diligence projects and managing client relationships
• Experience developing and managing teams within a fast-paced advisory environment
• Commercially aware with an understanding of the wider M&A landscape
• Comfortable operating as a senior leader and trusted adviser to clients and colleagues alike
• Able to balance operational leadership responsibilities with selective business development activity

Job Offer

• Competitive six-figure package
• Number two position within an established and growing Transaction Services team
• Opportunity to influence operational strategy, team structure and service delivery
• Exposure to a broad range of transactions from £1m-£50m