Transaction Services - Mergers & Acquisitions

Deloitte (UK); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Accelerated ACA qualification

Job summary

Deloitte UK is seeking graduates for its Transaction Services team to build expertise in mergers and acquisitions through analysis, advice, and reporting on large, high-profile UK deals.

You will rotate across different M&A offering areas over three years, complete the ACA qualification via an accelerated pathway, and work through a structured induction, mentoring, and buddy system in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 in any degree discipline, graduates by September 2027.
• Autumn 2027 intake identified for programme.
• You will be part of a three-year M&A rotation graduate scheme.

Responsibilities

• Help clients during the merger and acquisition process through analysis, advice and reporting.
• Work on large, complex UK acquisitions and joint ventures.
• Develop understanding of target businesses and interpret information memoranda and business plans.

Education

2:1 in any degree discipline, graduating by September 2027

Job description

When a company buys another company or splits from a larger firm, known as mergers and acquisitions, it creates lots of challenges.

Our Transaction Services teams provide both due diligence and other deal advisory services across a range of areas on M&A transactions. This meansyou’llbe helping clients who are planning to buy, sell or take-over businesses with the execution of the deal. These are often large global deals with high profile clients.

What skills and academic qualifications do I need?

You’ll need to have obtained or be studying towards a minimum 2:1 in any degree discipline and have graduated by September 2027 for the Autumn 2027 intake. We have identified 10 core skills that are essential to all our roles in Early Careers. To learn more about these skills and their detailed descriptions, please visit the 'Discover What We Look For' section in our Candidate Zone .

What kind of work will I do?

As a member of our Transaction Services team, you will help clients during the merger and acquisition process through analysis, advice and reporting. You’ll work on some of the largest and most complex acquisitions and joint ventures in the UK.

You will be allocated to an industry area to begin specialising in that area. You’ll combine market-leading approaches with cutting-edge M&A technologies to deliver projects for high profile, often commercially sensitive deals. You will:

• Develop an understanding of the target business anditsdrivers, interpreting information memoranda,business plans and publicly available information on the target business.
• Review and evaluate important data projections and report on key issues identified.
• Participate in various marketing initiatives and practice development activities.

Where will I work?

At Deloitte we recognise how important face-to-face interaction is for your development in a new role. We also understand that our people need flexibility, which is why we operate a hybrid system, with a combination of office and home working. If you’re in a client-facing role, you might be expected to attend client sites on certain days, while your meetings will be a mix of online and in-person events. Please note your final assessment and induction will also be in-person, to give you the opportunity to network and build relationships.

All our work spaces are accessible, however, if you require further flexibility due to a health condition or caring responsibilities, please discuss this with our team. You can find further information on our parent and carer policies here.

As a Graduate within Transaction Services, you will complete the world-renowned ACA qualification via the accelerated pathway.

This role is part of our three-year M&A rotation graduate scheme. You'll start in Transaction Services (your “home offering area”) and gain valuable experience through two further rotations within different M&A offering areas. This structured approach allows you to build a comprehensive understanding of the M&A business as a whole, develop key skills, and network across the team. You'll return to your home offering area at the end of the programme.

You'll begin with a comprehensive induction programme, equipping you with the skills and confidence to work with our clients. Ongoing professional development will be provided through your project team, mentoring, and a dedicated buddy.

Additional support and benefits information

We’re a collaborative, inclusive firm and we want to help you to use your unique talents and perspectives in the workplace. From diversity networks to wellbeing and much more, we aim to support and reward you in the best way possible. Please use the links below to discover more about our processes, benefits, values and culture.

• Do you have accessibility requirements or need reasonable adjustments for the interview or assessment process? Find out how we can help .

Visa Sponsorship:

We accept applications from candidates who are currently on student visas for this role. We cannot accept applications from candidates who have previously spent time on a Skilled Worker or Graduate visa. If successful to offer, you must stay on your student visa until our immigration team contacts you c.3 months before start date. See our Work Permits page for more information.