Transaction Services Director: Lead High-Impact Diligence

DJH; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Company pension

Learning & development

Birthday day off

Wellbeing calendar

Job summary

DJH is seeking a Transaction Services Associate Director/Director in Manchester to lead high-value due diligence projects, manage key client relationships and drive commercial outcomes. You will mentor senior staff, shape service line strategy, and balance technical excellence with commercial judgment to grow the business.

Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA qualified with 5–10 years of Transaction Services experience in a top firm or boutique advisory, and possess strong leadership and networking

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification required.
• Director/Associate Director/Senior Manager level in Transaction Services.
• 5–10 years TS experience in a Top 20 accountancy firm or regional/boutique advisory.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence/transaction services assignments and client relationships.
• Originate and develop substantial fee-generating work from referrers and clients.
• Manage strategic financial control across the portfolio (WIP and debt).
• Mentor and develop senior staff (1–5 team members).
• Contribute to service line strategy, innovation and business development.
• Provide senior technical advice on complex due diligence matters.
• Build and maintain external relationships to strengthen market position.

Skills

Client relationship leadership

Commercial acumen

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

DJH is seeking a Transaction Services Associate Director/Director in Manchester to lead high-value due diligence projects, manage key client relationships and drive commercial outcomes. You will mentor senior staff, shape service line strategy, and balance technical excellence with commercial judgment to grow the business.

Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA qualified with 5–10 years of Transaction Services experience in a top firm or boutique advisory, and possess strong leadership and networking