Debt Advisory Partner

Bishop Fleming; United States; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Health cashback plan

Social events

Job summary

Bishop Fleming is seeking a Debt Advisory Partner or Director to lead and grow the debt advisory offering within a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm. You will work with Corporate Finance, Audit, Tax and Business Advisory teams to secure funding for acquisitions, refinancing and growth.

The role emphasizes senior leadership, market presence and strategic client delivery. You will play a key role in developing relationships with banks and lenders, guiding complex financing solutions and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in debt advisory or related funding advisory.
• Strong relationships with UK lenders, especially across the South West and Midlands.
• Excellent commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to build credibility with owner-managed businesses, PE-backed companies and larger corporates.
• Experience of leading client relationships and high quality deal execution.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing our Debt Advisory proposition.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with banks, alternative lenders, private credit funds and other funding providers.
• Advising clients on debt raising, refinancing, acquisition finance, asset-based lending, structured finance and wider funding solutions.
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities through existing networks and market closely with Partners and colleagues across Corporate Finance, Audit, Tax and Business Advisory to deliver joined-up client solutions.
• Leading client pitches, funding negotiations and transaction execution.
• Managing and developing junior team members, providing coaching, guidance and technical expertise.
• Contributing to the ongoing growth and strategic development of the Advisory practice.
• Representing Bishop Fleming within the market through networking, events and thought leadership activity.

Skills

Debt advisory

Relationship management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Job description

Debt Advisory Partner

Location: Gloucestershire

Country: GB

Postcode: BS37 7NE

Date Posted: 2026-10-17

Application Deadline: 2026-11-17T10:00:48.203

About this opportunity

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Debt Advisory Partner or Director to join our growing Advisory team. This is a unique opportunity to build on our existing debt advisory offering within one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy and advisory firms. Working closely with our Corporate Finance, Audit, Tax and Business Advisory teams, you will help clients secure the right funding solutions to support acquisitions, refinancing, growth investment, working capital requirements and business expansion.

As a senior leader within our Advisory practice, you will play a key role in developing market presence, building strategic relationships across the lending community, generating new business opportunities and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients. This role provides the platform to shape a service line, influence firm strategy and make a significant impact on the future growth of our business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing our Debt Advisory proposition.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with banks, alternative lenders, private credit funds and other funding providers.
• Advising clients on debt raising, refinancing, acquisition finance, asset-based lending, structured finance and wider funding solutions.
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities through existing networks and market closely with Partners and colleagues across Corporate Finance, Audit, Tax and Business Advisory to deliver joined-up client solutions.
• Leading client pitches, funding negotiations and transaction execution.
• Managing and developing junior team members, providing coaching, guidance and technical expertise.
• Contributing to the ongoing growth and strategic development of the Advisory practice.
• Representing Bishop Fleming within the market through networking, events and thought leadership activity.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Significant experience within Debt Advisory, Corporate Banking, Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance or a related funding advisory environment.
• Strong relationships across the UK lending market, particularly within the South West and Midlands.
• Excellent commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to build credibility with owner-managed businesses, private equity-backed companies and larger corporate clients.
• Experience of leading client relationships and high quality deal execution.
• A genuine desire to contribute to the growth and success of a dynamic and ambitious firm.

Why join us

We are an award-winning certified Great Place to Work provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands, with a turnover of 50m. We are also currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and are the largest provider of audit services to multi‑academy trusts in the academy sector.

From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; we offer full services across a diverse range of sectors.

With 9 offices, 60 partners, and over 500 people, we have the capability and capacity to meet our clients' needs. We are a full-service firm affiliated with Kreston Global, a network of accounting firms in more than 100 countries. Our benefits package includes:

• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Extra time off at Christmas (close between Christmas and New Year)
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life assurance
• Critical illness cover
• Health cashback plan including online GP and counselling services
• Social events and active social committees

We welcome applicants seeking flexible working arrangements, including part-time or remote work, to support personal responsibilities or interests outside of work. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity and conduct background checks, including references, right to work, and DBS checks as applicable. We do not offer visa sponsorship currently. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.

Summary

Location: Bristol; Birmingham; Cheltenham

Type: Full time