Transaction Services Manager

Lead high-profile deals and shape the future of a growing Corporate Finance team. Are you an experienced Transaction Services professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of complex due diligence projects, develop client relationships, and play a key role in a growing Corporate Finance practice? Our client is a highly respected and ambitious professional services firm with significant growth plans across its Corporate Finance division.

Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a Transaction Services Manager to join their team in the Cheadle area, offering a blend of high-quality advisory work, leadership responsibility, and genuine progression opportunities. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced deals environment and wants to work closely with senior leadership while building a long-term career within a growing business.

The Opportunity:

As a key member of the Corporate Finance team, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver financial due diligence assignments across a variety of sectors and transaction sizes.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial due diligence assignments from planning through to completion.
• Detailed financial analysis, identifying key commercial findings and deal risks.
• Prepare and review high-quality financial due diligence reports.
• Identify key issues, opportunities and value drivers within transactions.
• Project manage multiple assignments simultaneously, ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines and budgets.
• Liaise with clients, target businesses, funders, lawyers and other professional advisers.
• Review and supervise work completed by Corporate Finance Executives and Assistants.
• Monitor assignment profitability, budgets and resource allocation.
• Build and develop external referral networks and intermediary relationships.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the Corporate Finance team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Audit, Tax, Business Advisory and other service lines to deliver comprehensive client solutions.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a confident and technically strong Transaction Services professional with a passion for delivering exceptional client service.

Essential Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or ICAS qualified.
• 2–5+ years' Transaction Services experience within a UK accountancy practice, corporate finance boutique or professional services environment.
• Proven experience delivering financial due diligence assignments.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Experience preparing and reviewing quality of earnings, working capital and net debt analyses.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent project management and organisational capabilities.
• Experience managing client relationships and working directly with senior stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to buy-side and sell-side due diligence projects.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior team members.
• Understanding of related disciplines including: Corporate Finance, Audit & Assurance, Corporate Tax, Insolvency and Restructuring, Transaction Advisory Services.
• Active involvement in networking and business development activities.

Career Progression & Development

Our client is committed to developing future leaders and offers a clearly defined progression pathway.

Career Opportunities Include

• Progression to Senior Manager, Director and Partner level.
• Increased exposure to larger and more complex transactions.
• Involvement in strategic business development initiatives.
• Leadership responsibilities including team development and mentoring.
• Ongoing technical and commercial training through structured CPD programmes.

Salary & Benefits Package

In return for your expertise and contribution, our client offers a highly competitive package designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing.

• £60,000+ basic salary dependent upon experience.
• Performance-related progression opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Employer pension scheme with life assurance (4x salary) and income protection.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' annual leave.
• Health cash plan including healthcare benefits and lifestyle discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential 24/7 support.
• Paid professional subscriptions and membership fees.
• Comprehensive CPD and technical training support.
• Paid eye tests and annual flu vaccinations.
• Client referral incentive scheme.
• Flexible and modern working environment.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Join a firm with ambitious growth plans and a strong market reputation.
• Work on a broad range of M&A and transaction advisory assignments.
• Gain exposure to high-quality clients across multiple sectors.
• Enjoy genuine autonomy and responsibility within a supportive environment.
• Be part of a values-driven culture focused on professionalism, integrity and excellence.
• Develop your career within a business that actively invests in its people.

Apply Now

If you are an ambitious Transaction Services professional seeking a career-defining opportunity within a growing Corporate Finance team, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Our client is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.