Transaction Services Manager

Job Title

Transaction Services Manager

Location

London

Salary

£68,000 - £75,000 + Bonus

An established and growing Corporate Finance team within a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Transaction Services Manager to support its expanding deal pipeline.

The firm has a clear strategy to significantly develop its Corporate Finance and Transaction Services offering, with a strong focus on raising market profile and continuing to win high-quality mandates

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious self-starter who wants early responsibility, direct client exposure, and the chance to work closely with senior leadership on a wide range of transactions.

Your assignments will include:

• Vendor due diligence
• Buy-side (pre-acquisition / pre-investment) due diligence
• Vendor assist
• Pre-lend reviews
• Reporting Accountant roles on IPOs

What you will be doing as a Transaction Services Manager

• Take day-to-day responsibility for individual due diligence projects, reporting to the Partner and/or Director
• Manage transaction timelines and budgets
• Scope assignments and assist with fee budgeting
• Lead and develop teams to deliver high-quality analysis and draft reports
• Liaise with internal specialists (e.g. tax, audit, advisory) as required
• Work closely with clients and their advisers (lawyers, lenders, corporate finance advisers)
• Assist Partners/Directors with presenting findings to clients
• Contribute to internal processes, tools, and team development
• Support business development initiatives and marketing activity
• Build strong internal and external relationships
• Assist with proposals, pitch materials, and presentations
• Participate in networking events and early-stage client meetings
• Monitor market activity and identify potential opportunities

What you will need to succeed as a Transaction Services Manager

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Prior experience in Transaction Services / Financial Due Diligence is essential
• Proven track record of leading TS engagements and producing due diligence reports
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
• High-quality report writing and presentation ability
• Confident managing projects, stakeholders, and junior team members
• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent), ideally with an audit background before specialising
• Commercially astute, proactive, and comfortable in a client-facing role

Why join this firm?

• Clear progression as the Corporate Finance team continues to grow
• Early responsibility and genuine exposure to senior decision-makers
• Varied, high-quality deal flow across multiple sectors
• Collaborative culture with hands-on leadership
• Opportunity to help shape a growing Transaction Services practice

What next?

The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply asap!

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