Associate - Transaction Services

Job Description:

Associate - Transaction Advisory Services (Corporate Finance)
Nottingham
Corporate Finance / Transaction Advisory Services/ Financial Due Diligence

About the Role
My client is seeking an Assistant Manager/Associate to join their Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team in their Nottingham office. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact deals, supporting both private equity and corporate clients across a range of sectors. You'll be involved in the execution of complex transactions, delivering financial due diligence on both the buy-side and sell-side of mid-market deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of financial due diligence engagements (buy-side, vendor due diligence, vendor assistance) by preparing and analysing key financial information.
• Assist in the preparation of core report areas, including: Quality of Earnings (QoE), Adjusted Net Working Capital and Net Debt analysis, P&L and balance sheet trends
• Perform financial analysis and present findings in clear, structured formats to support internal reviews and client deliverables.
• Assist in the preparation of forecast reviews, including identifying key assumptions and modelling upside/downside sensitivities under the guidance of senior team members.
• Contribute to Q&A processes with clients and targets by helping to prepare question packs and gather supporting information.
• Collaborate with clients and other advisors to collect required documentation and ensure data integrity throughout the engagement.
• Work closely with managers and assistant directors to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work that aligns with client needs and expectations.
• Take ownership of assigned workstreams and demonstrate initiative in solving problems and identifying relevant trends or anomalies.
• Apply good databook and analysis practices, ensuring outputs are accurate, consistent, and clearly explained.
• Actively contribute to team learning by receiving feedback, participating in reviews, and building technical and commercial skills.

Key Requirements

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or near-qualified), ideally with prior experience in audit or corporate finance.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills, with an ability to identify and interpret business trends.
• High attention to detail and strong written communication skills.
• A commercial mindset and eagerness to understand how businesses create value.
• Experience working to deadlines in a team environment, preferably on client-facing projects.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Interest in transactions and the broader deal-making environment.

What We Offer

• Early exposure to high-impact transactions and senior stakeholders.
• A strong learning environment with structured training and on-the-job development.
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Flexible working arrangements and a competitive compensation package.
• Clear career development opportunities and mentoring from experienced professionals.

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