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Transaction Support Associate Directors and Directors – Manchester and Southampton- Leading FDD Team

Exceptional opportunities have emerged within a leading advisory firm for experienced Transaction Services professionals to join at Associate Director or Director level. These roles offer a powerful platform to shape the future of a growing TS practice, drive strategic and commercial impact, and develop high‑performing teams across multiple UK offices.

This is an ideal next step for accomplished TS Managers, Senior Managers or Directors seeking broader leadership responsibility, deeper client engagement, and a meaningful role in the evolution of a market‑leading Corporate Finance offering.


About the Roles

You will bring significant expertise in financial due diligence, supporting corporate and strategic acquirers, private equity investors, vendors, and reporting accountants. Your commercial insight will help clients navigate complex transactions with clarity, confidence, and conviction.


Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

  • Partner with Directors and Partners to grow and strengthen the Corporate Finance team.
  • Mentor, coach, and inspire team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
  • Lead performance reviews, training programmes, and promotion processes.

Project Delivery & Execution

  • Oversee large, multi‑faceted Corporate Finance engagements, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
  • Anticipate and resolve project challenges, coordinating effectively across service lines.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain trusted client relationships, acting as a strategic advisor.
  • Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and understanding of client sectors and business models.

Business Development & Growth

  • Identify, shape, and convert new opportunities into Corporate Finance mandates.
  • Contribute to proposals, marketing initiatives, and the development of new service offerings.
  • Promote cross‑selling across the firm’s wider advisory capabilities.

Technical Excellence

  • Apply deep technical knowledge to complex financial due diligence assignments.
  • Present complex findings clearly, concisely, and persuasively to senior stakeholders.

Culture & Communication

  • Act as a role model, championing integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Provide honest, timely, and constructive feedback to colleagues at all levels.

Qualifications & Experience

  • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or demonstrable relevant experience.
  • Proven track record in a Transaction Services environment.
  • Strong leadership and people management capability.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • For Capital Markets engagements, a thorough understanding of relevant legislation is essential.

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Categories: FAS & Valuations
Roles: Associate Director Senior Manager
Locations: Bristol Manchester

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