Transaction Services Assistant Manager, GRANT THORNTON

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We’re a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion, and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. The Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team provides a broad range of advisory services to clients, primarily in a deals environment, including financial due diligence (FDD), due diligence to support a refinancing and vendor support. As a member of the TAS FDD team you will be providing financial due diligence on both buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity and corporate clients. You may also have the opportunity to work on public company transactions, primarily on AIM Market operated by the London Stock Exchange plc.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares; we’ll support you to balance your work and life. The TAS team within Grant Thornton is an increasingly flexible and diverse team, which truly values its people. To enable our people to be the best they can be, we are happy to discuss a number of flexible working options, such as reduced days, annualised days, or term time working. We appreciate the different perspectives a diverse team brings, and we want to continue to provide more agility and choice to our people. As with all of our roles, a hybrid working model will apply, enabling a mix of office/client time and remote working.

An Assistant Manager is involved with all aspects of TAS FDD engagements, including client discussions, target business meetings, liaising with the internal team, preparing the analysis and report for the client deliverable and client take-on procedures. Specifically, you will:

• Be key to the preparation of the analysis and findings for the client deliverable, supporting the preparation of a quality document to facilitate the client’s decision making.
• Work with the wider team on technical aspects of the transaction.
• Interpret and analyse complex information, identifying business issues and applying technical knowledge appropriately.
• Support with the presentation of conclusions and recommendations to the client and discuss the implications and action points.
• Take a proactive interest in your own performance as well as the performance of the wider team.
• Consult effectively in relation to risk management, supporting a risk management culture within the team.
• Support the team’s business development efforts and opportunities.

Joining us as a TAS Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA). It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way:

• Previous experience in Audit or an advisory service line.
• Experience of applying commercial judgement.
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team.

The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart; we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best. Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind.

In addition to a competitive salary and reward package, you’ll also get:

• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching.
• Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you.
• Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits.
• Anytime benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, and financial advice.

We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. Life is more than work; the things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter; that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas, and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right for the firm, our clients, our people, and themselves.