Manager/ Associate Director Transaction Services

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven Transaction Services professional to join a rapidly growing international advisory business in Manchester. This role offers significant exposure to high-profile deals and the chance to be part of a major global collaboration that is reshaping the mid-market advisory space.

This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious firm at a transformative time, backed by a powerful new global alliance. With clear routes for progression, a flexible working culture, and access to international deal flow, the role offers a distinctive career move for those looking to accelerate in transaction services.

The Role:

You will lead and manage a range of buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements across sectors, advising corporate clients, private equity investors, and entrepreneurial businesses. As part of a dynamic national team, you will play a key role in growing the practice in the North West, leveraging a unique platform created through one of the most significant global deals in the professional services sector in recent years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality financial due diligence and transaction advisory services
• Lead client relationships, manage stakeholders, and coordinate deal teams
• Review and challenge financial data to provide key insights to clients
• Support business development, pitch delivery, and origination initiatives
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment

What We’re Looking For:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent with significant FDD or corporate finance experience
• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen
• Proven ability to lead engagements and manage client expectations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and shape a growing team