Transaction Services Director

Michael Page; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Birmingham City Centre is seeking an experienced Transaction Services professional to join as the number two leader, guiding the delivery of financial due diligence and broader deal support.

The role emphasizes operational leadership, coaching managers, and strengthening client relationships across mid-market transactions (£1m-£50m), with opportunities to shape service delivery and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• Extensive Transaction Services leadership experience.
• Proven track record leading due diligence for mid-market deals.
• Strong project management and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership and day-to-day management of the Transaction Services team.
• Lead operational delivery and ensure high technical standards in completed transactions.
• Oversee financial due diligence engagements for corporate, private equity and owner-managed business transactions.
• Manage multiple assignments, including planning, execution and client delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Due diligence

Team management

Client relationships

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

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

Desired Skills and Experience

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant
• Extensive Transaction Services, Financial Due Diligence or Deal Advisory experience
• Proven track record leading financial due diligence engagements across mid-market transactions
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple assignments simultaneously