Debt Advisory Associate (Manchester)

Job Title: Associate – Debt AdvisoryReporting to: Director – Debt AdvisoryLocation: ManchesterSalary: Up to £50,000Company Overview:AMS Group are a full-service professional services firm that create value for mid-market businesses. We do this through our exceptional technical delivery teams and our personalised client approach.Our vision is to be the best advisory-led professional services firm in the mid-market.We are a fast-growing and ambitious advisory-led professional services firm, with a clear strategy for the next phase of our growth plan.Our services within the Group include Audit & Accounting, Tax (Capital Allowances, Private Client, Innovations, Tax Investigations and VAT), and Advisory (Corporate Finance, Business Recovery, Debt Advisory and Insurance).We\’ve achieved 36% year on year growth in revenue, we now employ over 210 employees, with an average client satisfaction score of 98%. We are looking to increase our growth trajectory throughout 2025 and beyond.The RoleDue to our growth, we are looking for an additional Associate to join our Debt Advisory team and support our Debt Advisory Director with all aspects of transactions.Key Responsibilities:Undertake financial modelling and produce detailed valuationsServe as a point of contact for clients in the day-to-day management of transactionsAssist in the preparation of marketing materials and pitches for new businessProduce briefing notesResearch trends in the debt marketsResearch, collate and interpret data in order to present a complete picture of an organisation or sectorHelp build a network of contacts (e.g. lawyers, accountants, consultants and potential clients such as junior staff at private equity firms)Support, manage, and train junior team members on transaction processProduction of bespoke modelling and client materials (e.g. options papers, pricing analysis, covenant analysis)Managing the information flow and key process management documentation (NDA\’s, Release Letters, etc.)Review and assess due diligence materials (i.e. Financial DD, Commercial DD, Legal DD)Liaise directly with the client and key stakeholders (e.g. lenders, lawyers, DD providers) throughout the transactionMaintenance of internal proprietary databasesExperience and QualificationsStrong academic record (at least a 2.1 degree or equivalent)Relevant past experience in investment banking, commercial banking, or debt advisory is advantageousStrong financial modelling skills (Excel).Must be proficient in PowerPoint (e.g. experience creating IM\’s or external presentations) and Excel financial modelling (i.e. LBO/covenant analysis/integrated 3 statement models).Required CompetenciesExcellent people and communication skillsDetermined, hard-working and enthusiastic team-playerResponsive and responsible for own work-productAbility to work in a focused and accurate wayStrong commercial acumen and business awarenessAbility to manage multiple work-streams in parallel