Assistant Manager - Corporate Finance - Special Situations M&A

About FRP

At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 950 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value. Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Role Overview

This is an opportunity to join our dedicated Special Situations M&A team which provides corporate finance solutions to clients facing business critical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead discrete parts and support the team across the breadth of corporate finance engagement activities, including project managing all aspects of a transaction.
• Assist in the preparation of pitch materials and proposals in support of new business opportunities.
• Support preparation of marketing materials (e.g., information memorandum); coordinate NDAs; buyer Q&A; management presentations; and general process management in regard to live mandates.
• Prepare or review key transactional documents (e.g., business plans, Heads of Terms, financial models, funds flow, completion mechanics).
• Conduct buyer or target research in support of M&A transactions, and participate in approaching parties.
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and analysis to support the valuation of companies, assets, and investments for a variety of purposes.
• Research and summarise rationale for buyers for disposal mandates and targets for buyside mandates.
• Support the team in relation to client take‑on and compliance.
• Support team members on deals, whilst seeking development guidance from more senior members of the team to drive your own development.
• Manage your own workload and that of more junior members of the team whilst keeping senior team members informed of progress.
• Take an active role in business development activities and networking alongside other team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in Special Situations M&A, whether in a dedicated Special Situations M&A team or a Restructuring team.
• ACA/ACCA qualified with several years of experience.
• Degree level education or equivalent school leaver programme.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services — regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.