Transaction Services - Due Diligence - Assistant Manager

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services network is seeking a Transaction Services Assistant Manager in Manchester. The role involves delivering high-quality financial due diligence reports, collaborating with partners, and contributing to business development initiatives. This position offers opportunities for career progression and development within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant - ACA or equivalent.
• Experience in financial due diligence is desirable.
• Strong analytical abilities and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and manage financial due diligence assignments.
• Prepare insightful analyses and draft due diligence reports.
• Build relationships with clients and contribute to business development.

Skills

Project management skills

Strong analytical abilities

Report writing experience

Excellent written and oral presentation skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Desire and ability to develop oneself and others

Keen to learn and progress

Education

Qualified Accountant - ACA or equivalent

Job description

Transaction Services - Due Diligence - Assistant Manager (4787)

The Deals & Financing team is a rapidly growing and global group. You will be joining a team at the forefront of global M&A transactions, large international infrastructure projects, high-profile forensic investigations, business valuations, corporate restructuring, and national creditor advisory services. The aim is to add value to clients by finding solutions to a wide range of financial issues.

Our specialists advise on corporate acquisitions (both in the UK and cross border), assist clients with raising finance for large infrastructure projects, restructure businesses to secure livelihoods, and act as experts on high-profile international investigations and disputes.

The Due Diligence team works on numerous cross-border transactions; this role provides an opportunity to develop deal and sector knowledge through these deals.

Job Purpose

Join the Due Diligence (Transaction Services) business unit in Manchester, part of the wider Deals & Financing team. As a Transaction Services Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in the financial due diligence process, delivering high-quality reports to corporate, private equity, and banking clients.

This role offers the chance to develop your career and work directly with the Leadership team. The team culture promotes open communication with the UK partner group, emphasizing teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and development opportunities. The national TS team has a strong track record of talent development and career progression, which can be accelerated based on performance.

Depending on experience and goals, you may manage FDD projects and build an external network. The role also allows flexibility to accommodate personal circumstances.

The TS team also handles cross-border transactions, offering further opportunities to develop transaction and sector expertise.

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners and colleagues locally and nationally.
• Assist and increasingly manage financial due diligence assignments, coordinating with specialist teams.
• Prepare insightful analyses and communicate issues promptly.
• Draft issues-focused due diligence reports.
• Understand and respond to client needs effectively.
• Build relationships with clients and intermediaries.
• Contribute to business development initiatives at local and national levels.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Qualified Accountant - ACA or equivalent.
• Experience in financial due diligence is desirable.
• Project management skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Report writing experience.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Desire and ability to develop oneself and others.
• Keen to learn and progress.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network operating under a single brand worldwide, comprising Forvis Mazars LLP in the US and Forvis Mazars Group SC, active in over 100 countries. We are committed to providing exceptional client service across audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services.

Our vision is to move clients, people, industries, and communities forward, addressing emerging sustainability issues like human rights, climate change, and environmental impacts. We are a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative team that values individual contributions and personal growth.

We support our people to deliver quality, foster innovation, and reach their full potential. Our inclusive culture ensures everyone feels supported and valued. For more information, please contact us to discuss any accessibility needs during the recruitment process.