Assistant Manager, Transaction Services - Interpath Advisory in Edinburgh

Interpath Advisory is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Manager for our Transaction Services team in our Edinburgh, Birmingham or London offices. This role presents an exciting opportunity to engage with a diverse portfolio of clients, including prominent private equity and corporate entities. As an Assistant Manager, you will have the unique chance to work closely with industry leaders in a dynamic and entrepreneurial Deal Advisory practice. Your responsibilities will encompass the full spectrum of the transaction lifecycle, engaging in both buy-side and sell-side assignments. You will play a pivotal role in supporting and delivering successful transactions by collaborating with our corporate finance and debt advisory specialists within the Interpath network. In this capacity, you will also take on a mentorship role, guiding our analysts and associates while fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of Financial Due Diligence (FDD) and Vendor Due Diligence (VDD) reports.
• Evaluate Quality of Earnings to pinpoint extraordinary income and costs that impact underlying earnings.
• Analyse and benchmark Net Working Capital (NWC) based on historical trends.
• Identify debt-like items through an in-depth review of balance sheets and off-balance-sheet arrangements.
• Critically assess target forecasts, highlighting possible risks and opportunities.
• Engage in client meetings and serve as the primary contact for day-to-day FDD execution.
• Strengthen client relationships while mentoring associates within the team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required. 3-5 years post-degree experience in audit, or financial services.
• Chartered Accountancy, or other similar professional qualification, preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and strong team orientation.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a proven record in managing relationships with clients.
• Experience in business development strategy is advantageous but not mandatory.

Benefits:

At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters:

Please note that Interpath do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Interpath will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.