Transaction Services Director/Associate Director

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.

Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.

In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen.

An Assistant Director is required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You will have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant’s work. You will also have developed sector knowledge.

You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.

• Support and contribute to the management of the Corporate Finance team with other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners.
• Project manage larger Corporate Finance engagements, including the identification and resolution of project issues prior to Partner review. Assume responsibilities for project execution and delivery to timelines, including management of other service lines.
• Lead the development of existing and new service stream practices.
• Build strong and sustainable relationships with clients, both internal and external to BDO, establishing both a rapport and trust. Assume real ownership of client relationships and projects.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of clients’ businesses and industries.
• Demonstrate technical expertise.
• People management responsibilities including performance management, knowledge sharing, completion of appraisal documents, training and recommendations for promotion.
• Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals.
• Communicate difficult or complex messages in a prompt and clear manner.
• Act as a role model to team members.
• Convert existing opportunities into future corporate finance work, and identify new project opportunities for Corporate Finance.
• Contribute and play an active role in the development of new business relationships, marketing and business proposals.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of firm products and cross-selling opportunities.
• Seek and take action on feedback.
• Deliver honest and timely feedback.

You’ll be someone with:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience.
• Experience of working within a corporate finance department.
• Previous management experience.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
• For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation.

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