Transactional Services Partner

Morgan McKinley; City Of London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The London-based, private equity-backed top 10 accounting firm is seeking a Transaction Services Partner to lead and expand its financial due diligence and deals advisory offering in London. The role is a leadership position with autonomy to shape the practice and drive growth, working with PE-backed and owner-managed businesses across sectors.

You will own the strategy, growth and P&L of the TS practice, originate new work, mentor a high-performing team and collaborate across Tax, Corporate

Qualifications

• Partner/Director level experience in Transaction Services or Financial Due Diligence at a leading firm
• Track record of leading mid-market transactions and winning repeat PE business
• Established UK private equity and lender network with business development success
• Strong technical credentials and ability to communicate to senior stakeholders
• Leadership qualities to grow and guide a high-performing team
• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification required

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, growth and P&L of the Transaction Services practice
• Lead buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence and related deal advisory
• Advise on earnings quality, net debt, debt-like items, working capital and completion mechanisms
• Originate new work through PE houses, corporate acquirers, lenders and law firms
• Act as trusted adviser to deal teams with clear, commercial guidance under deadlines
• Collaborate with Tax, Corporate Finance, Restructuring and Audit for integrated solutions
• Build, mentor and retain a high-performing team with a focus on quality

Skills

Strategy & Growth

P&L Leadership

Due Diligence

Deal Advisory

Business Development

Team Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Transactional Services Partner

Location: London

The opportunity

A high-growth, private equity-backed top 10 accounting firm is looking for a Transaction Services Partner to lead and expand its financial due diligence and deals advisory offering in London. The firm works with PE-backed and owner-managed businesses across sectors, from SMEs to international groups, and has ambitious plans to increase its share of the mid-market deals landscape.

This is a leadership role for someone who wants to build, not just run. You will have the investment, the platform and the autonomy to set the direction of the practice.

The role

• Own the strategy, growth and P&L of the Transaction Services practice
• Lead buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence, vendor assistance and related deal advisory work
• Advise on quality of earnings, net debt and debt-like items, working capital, and completion mechanisms
• Originate new work through PE houses, corporate acquirers, lenders, law firms and the owner-managed community
• Act as a trusted adviser to deal teams, giving clear, commercial advice under tight deadlines
• Collaborate with Tax, Corporate Finance, Restructuring and Audit colleagues to deliver integrated client solutions
• Build, mentor and retain a high-performing team, with a strong focus on quality and development

About you

• Partner or Director experience in Transaction Services or Financial Due Diligence, within a top 10 firm, Big Four or a leading mid-tier practice
• A track record of leading a broad range of mid-market transactions and winning repeat work from private equity clients
• An established network across UK private equity, advisers and lenders, with proven business development success
• Strong technical credentials and sound commercial judgement, with the ability to communicate clearly to senior stakeholders
• Leadership qualities that inspire a team and contribute to the wider firm's strategy
• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification

Why join

• Genuine influence at Partner level in a fast-growing, investor-backed firm
• A diverse client mix, covering sponsor-backed deals through to owner-managed businesses and international groups
• The scope to shape the practice, its team and its market positioning
• An entrepreneurial culture where decisions are made quickly