M&A Inhouse Associate Leeds/Manchester/Sheffield

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate – Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield Area Hybrid 1 day/week in the Midlands £50,000-£55,000 + Bonus A European software group is expanding its UK presence and looking for an ambitious M&A Associate to help drive acquisitions across the region. If you\’re ready to take ownership of deals, work directly with senior stakeholders, and grow your career in a fast-paced environment – this is your opportunity. What You\’ll Do Build relationships with founders, shareholders, and advisers Evaluate acquisition targets and gather key business insights Create financial models and help shape deal terms Lead early-stage due diligence Present findings to senior leadership and support transactions through to completionWhat You\’ll Bring 12+ months in M&A, investment banking, private equity, or transaction services Strong Excel and financial modelling skills Confidence in communicating with senior stakeholders Clear thinking, attention to detail, and sound judgement Interest in software and technologyWhat\’s Offered Competitive salary and performance bonus Direct exposure to senior decision-makers Real responsibility from day one Career growth in a high-performing international M&A teamPlease note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available. To apply, send your CV. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident employer. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data