Transactional Support Manager

Crowe Global; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm is seeking a Manager for its Transaction Support team in Reading, UK. The role entails leading due diligence exercises, developing junior team members, and engaging in business development. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in transaction services and be ACA qualified or equivalent. The firm promotes a work/life balance and fosters an energetic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in transaction services or corporate finance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage junior staff and contribute to team management.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership over tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead scoping meetings to identify due diligence questions.
• Prepare client proposals and due diligence reports.
• Manage contributions from other service lines in reporting.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Transaction services experience

Business development abilities

Team management skills

Strong analytical skills

Education

ACA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As a Manager in the Transaction Support team in Corporate Finance you will join a growing advisory team and further develop your experience advising on both buy-side and sell-side UK and international mergers and acquisitions, providing due diligence and deal advice to strategic buyers, financial investors, banks and other funders. You will work in a Partner-led advisory team where you will manage all aspects of a due diligence exercise, deliver exceptional service, and contribute to business development and origination activities. You will be responsible for the appraisal and development of junior team members. This role offers the opportunity to develop technical and delivery skills, build a network with Partners, and contribute to the growth of the team in the Thames Valley mid-market. There will be direct support from Partners in the execution of responsibilities, with the chance to influence ongoing growth and the team’s ambition to be the go-to deal support team in the Thames Valley region for mid-market deals. Crowe in Reading has experienced unprecedented growth and fosters an energetic, achievement-focused environment that promotes work/life balance.

Responsibilities

• Attend and/or lead initial scoping meetings with clients to identify the key questions the due diligence needs to answer.
• Prepare formal proposals for new work opportunities and potential client introductory meetings.
• Prepare and deliver market-leading client-ready due diligence reports that are robust, relevant and insightful, including well-structured "Key Messages" and overall report quality.
• Coordinate and manage input from other service lines (e.g., Tax) in respect of their contribution to a due diligence report.
• Develop and appraise junior members of the team.
• Be active and visible in the Thames Valley deals market and stay informed about developments in the local Corporate Finance market.
• Take on more direct business development activities to contribute towards winning new work and growing incremental fee income.
• Work experience ideally in transaction services or the broader corporate finance service lines for at least 2 years.
• Be fully qualified (preferably ACA equivalent; other equivalents will be considered for the right candidate).
• Demonstrate high performance relative to peers in the current role.
• Be self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership over tasks and outputs.
• Show genuine excitement about joining a fast-growing team and align with the firm’s strategic goals.
• Be comfortable and capable of managing more junior staff and contributing to day-to-day team management.
• Initially the role focuses on delivery, with progression towards networking and direct business development activities.

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally.

Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through high-quality services. Crowe is a place where talented people can realise their potential, are successful, and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities, and one another. Crowe UK has a national presence complementing our international reach, and we are trusted by thousands of clients for our specialist advice and ability to deliver lasting value. We work with clients to build something valuable, substantial and enduring and aim to become trusted advisors to all organisations and individuals we work with. Close working relationships are at the heart of our culture.