Corporate Finance Assistant Manager

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally. Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially minded Corporate Finance Assistant Manager to join our London Transaction Services team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery and management of financial due diligence assignments, as well as Reporting Accountant work on IPOs and subsequent circulars in connection with UK and international capital markets transactions. This role is suited to an individual with 1–2 years’ prior transaction services or corporate finance experience, who is ready to take increased ownership of workstreams, support junior team members, and act as a key day‑to‑day contact for clients and advisers.

M&A / Transaction Services Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution and delivery of transaction services engagements
• Take ownership of key analytical workstreams (e.g. EBITDA, net debt, working capital)
• Prepare and manage information request lists and liaise with management teams
• Review and validate financial information received
• Draft financial due diligence reports, including key findings and risks
• Act as a day‑to‑day client and adviser contact
• Support and review the work of Executive‑level team members

Capital Markets Responsibilities

• Support IPO and post‑IPO Reporting Accountant engagements
• Analyse historical financial performance and financial projections
• Prepare and review long‑form and working capital reports
• Participate in meetings with clients and professional advisers

Requirements

• ACA qualified (or equivalent)
• 1–2 years’ experience in Transaction Services or Corporate Finance
• Strong analytical, accounting and report‑writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Highly proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Why choose Crowe?

At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace. Whether you’re working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you’re a marketing or HR specialist, we place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers. We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be. We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities. At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits. We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further. Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service. Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway.