This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Transaction Services professional to join a leading advisory firm in a pivotal number two leadership position within its Birmingham City Centre team. With a strong operational focus, the role offers the chance to lead transaction delivery and develop a high-performing team.
Client Details
Our client is a leading UK advisory and accountancy firm with a strong reputation across the Midlands and wider UK market. The Transaction Services team advises owner-managed businesses, private equity investors, corporate acquirers and funders across a broad range of transactions, delivering high-quality financial due diligence and transaction support services.
Description
- Support the leadership and day-to-day management of the Transaction Services team
- Take ownership of operational delivery, ensuring transactions are executed efficiently and to the highest technical standards
- Lead financial due diligence engagements for corporate, private equity and owner-managed business transactions
- Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, overseeing planning, execution and client delivery
- Review and challenge financial analysis, key deal drivers and transaction risks
- Act as a senior escalation point for clients and internal stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle
- Develop, coach and mentor managers and junior team members, helping to build a high-performing advisory team
- Contribute to strategic planning, resource management and operational improvement initiatives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, private equity houses and other professional advisers
- Support business development activities and participate in networking and market-facing initiatives, whilst operating within a role that has a stronger operational and leadership focus than pure revenue generation
Profile
- Extensive Transaction Services experience at a leadership level
- ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
- Proven experience leading due diligence projects and managing client relationships
- Experience developing and managing teams within a fast-paced advisory environment
- Commercially aware with an understanding of the wider M&A landscape
- Comfortable operating as a senior leader and trusted adviser to clients and colleagues alike
- Able to balance operational leadership responsibilities with selective business development activity
Job Offer
- Competitive six-figure package
- Number two position within an established and growing Transaction Services team
- Opportunity to influence operational strategy, team structure and service delivery
- Exposure to a broad range of transactions from £1m-£50m
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Transaction Services Director in Birmingham employer: ACCA Careers
Join a dynamic and supportive team at ACCA Careers in Taunton, where your expertise as a Senior Accountant will be valued and nurtured. With a clear progression path, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior staff and engage in meaningful advisory roles for a diverse range of clients, all within a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a picturesque location while contributing to the success of sole traders, partnerships, and SMEs.
