Transaction Services - Due Diligence - Assistant Manager

MAZARS UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services network seeks a Transaction Services Assistant Manager in Manchester. This role involves managing financial due diligence processes, collaborating with partners, and preparing detailed reports for clients. The successful candidate will have opportunities for career development within a supportive team culture that emphasizes open communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant – ACA or equivalent.
• Experience in financial due diligence is desirable.
• Strong analytical abilities and excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and progressively manage financial due diligence assignments.
• Prepare insightful analyses and communicate issues promptly.
• Create issue-focused due diligence reports.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Project management skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Client relationship building

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, all aimed at adding value to clients by resolving various financial issues.

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

The Due Diligence team works on numerous cross-border transactions; this role offers the opportunity to work on these deals, gaining deal and sector knowledge.

Job Purpose

This role provides an opportunity to 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, contributing to the delivery of high-quality reports to corporate, private equity, and banking clients.

The successful candidate will have the chance to develop their career and work directly with the Leadership team. The team culture emphasizes open communication with the UK partner group, teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and development opportunities. The national TS team has a strong record of talent development and career progression, which can be accelerated based on performance.

Depending on experience and personal goals, the role may include managing FDD projects and developing an external professional network. The candidate will also have the opportunity to work as part of the National TS team while maintaining flexibility for personal circumstances.

The TS team also handles cross-border transactions; thus, the role offers the chance to develop transaction and sector expertise.

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local and national partners and colleagues.
• Assist and progressively manage financial due diligence assignments, including liaising with other specialist teams.
• Prepare insightful analyses and communicate issues promptly.
• Create issue-focused due diligence reports.
• Understand and respond appropriately to client needs.
• Build relationships with clients and intermediaries.
• Support business development initiatives locally and nationally.

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, with two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the US and Forvis Mazars Group SC in over 100 countries. We are committed to providing exceptional client experiences through audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Our vision is to advance our clients, people, industry, and communities, addressing emerging sustainability issues like human rights, climate change, and environmental impacts.

We are a diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team that values connection and belonging. We foster ownership of careers, involvement, self-belief, and idea implementation. We empower our people, celebrate individuality, thrive on teamwork, and support personal contributions to our shared purpose. Our culture emphasizes inclusivity, accessibility, and support throughout the recruitment process and beyond. Learn more at forvismazars.com/uk.