Senior Transaction Services Lead in London

FRP is a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 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

FRP Advisory is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director to join our experienced, dynamic and growing Financial Advisory team in London. The ideal candidate will be ACA (or equivalent) qualified with a transaction services background. This role involves providing expert financial advice, conducting transaction services and performing financial due diligence and advisory services for both buy-side and sell-side mandates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage buy-side and sell-side transaction services projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Conduct comprehensive financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions.
• Advise clients on key commercial considerations on a transaction.
• Analyse financial statements, management accounts, key financial data and audit reports to identify key issues and trends.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management and clients.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and objectives.
• Provide high-quality, tailored advice and support throughout the transaction process.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the firm’s client base through proactively developing your internal and external networks.

Team Leadership And Development

• Lead project teams of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide guidance and support on complex transactions and client engagements.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development within the team.
• Work closely with Partners on engagements.

Strategic And Operational Focus

• Develop and execute strategic plans to grow the financial advisory practice.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality services in line with the firm’s standards and client expectations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to provide informed advice to clients.

Qualifications

• ACA (or equivalent) qualified.
• Strong knowledge of advisory services, with extensive experience in transaction services.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis tools.
• Experience in a managerial role within financial advisory.
• Familiarity with various industries and business models.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communicator with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Adaptable and resilient, with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Committed to delivering exceptional client service and achieving operational excellence.

Additional Information

At FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on the natural environment.

We are always striving to improve in all areas – whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.

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.

Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential.

We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.