Transaction Services (Due Diligence) - Manager

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services team as a Transaction Services Manager or Associate Director, focusing on financial due diligence for corporate, private equity, and banking clients. This role offers career development, teamwork, and the chance to work on international deals. You will lead assignments, manage client relationships, and produce high-quality reports while collaborating with specialists and engaging in business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified to ACA or equivalent.
• Experience in financial due diligence across various transaction types.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence process and deliver high-quality reports.
• Manage due diligence assignments and oversee specialist input.
• Develop client portfolio and relationships.

Skills

Analytical

Project Management

Presentation

Communication

Education

ACA or equivalent

Job description

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

The Due Diligence (Transaction Services) team is part of the wider Deals & Financing team. Based in several regional offices, this national team works on UK and cross-border transactions supporting corporate investors, private equity teams, and finance providers. The role offers the opportunity to work with this diverse client base, developing deal and sector knowledge.

Description:

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

The Due Diligence (Transaction Services) team forms part of the wider Deals & Financing team. Based in several regional offices, this national team works on UK and cross-border transactions supporting corporate investors, private equity teams, and finance providers. The role offers the opportunity to work with this diverse client base, developing deal and sector knowledge.

Job Purpose

The role provides an opportunity to join the Due Diligence (Transaction Services) business unit in Manchester. As a Transaction Services Manager or Associate Director, you will lead the financial due diligence process, delivering high-quality reports to a range of corporate, private equity, and banking clients.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career and work directly with the leadership team. The team culture emphasizes open communication, teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and development opportunities. The TS national team has a strong record of talent development and career progression, which can be fast-tracked based on performance.

The role involves leading due diligence assignments, coordinating with tax and other specialists, and expanding your client portfolio and network. There is also the opportunity to work on international deals with global clients and advisers.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop your own client portfolio and relationships.
• Work directly with partners locally and nationally.
• Participate in national resourcing and project delivery meetings.
• Lead proposals, including scope and fee negotiations.
• Manage due diligence assignments and oversee specialist input.
• Coach and train teams to deliver insightful analysis and reports.
• Engage with clients, communicating issues promptly.
• Present confidently to clients and stakeholders.
• Understand and respond to client needs.
• Monitor and recover time against budgets.
• Build strong relationships with clients and intermediaries.
• Support business development initiatives.
• Produce high-quality work in compliance with policies and regulations.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Qualified to ACA or equivalent.
• Experience in financial due diligence across various transaction types.
• Proven ability to develop and manage external relationships and secure project work.
• Experience supporting proposals and pitches.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Desire to develop oneself and others.
• Innovative approach to initiatives and methodologies.
• Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and commercial acumen.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and expertise enhancement.