Deal Advisory – Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an Assistant Manager focused on supporting financial due diligence assignments. The successful candidate will work closely with managers on live engagements, ensuring high-quality work in a fast-paced advisory environment.

Key responsibilities include preparing analyses on earnings and cash flow, identifying key deal issues, and supporting the preparation of due diligence reports, all while adhering to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in transaction services.
• Strong ability to work effectively across multiple assignments.
• Dynamic and positive team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of financial due diligence engagements.
• Prepare analysis on earnings and transaction-related financial matters.
• Assist in identifying deal issues and risks.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Report-writing skills

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Manager role is focused on supporting the execution of financial due diligence assignments and contributing across multiple stages of the transaction process. The successful candidate will work closely with managers and directors on live engagements, helping to prepare key analysis, identify issues and ensure work is delivered to a high standard in a fast‑paced advisory environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the execution of financial due diligence engagements for corporate, private equity and lender clients across a range of sectors;
• Prepare analysis on earnings, working capital, cash flow, net debt and other transaction‑related financial matters;
• Assist in identifying key deal issues, risks and value drivers through detailed financial review and interaction with management teams;
• Support the preparation of due diligence reports, client deliverables and presentation materials to a high standard;
• Work closely with senior team members and clients to deliver high‑quality outputs within tight deadlines; and
• Contribute positively to team development, collaboration and broader business development activity where appropriate.

The successful candidate will ideally have

• Relevant experience in transaction services;
• A professional qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent;
• Strong numerical, analytical and report‑writing skills;
• An ability to work effectively across multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment; and
• A positive, team‑oriented attitude and a strong willingness to learn and develop.