Job Description
Transaction Services Manager - Financial Due Diligence Location: UK (hybrid / flexible) Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits
We're working with a leading UK professional services firm that advises ambitious, entrepreneur-led businesses across the UK. This is an opportunity to join a high-quality Transaction Services team, supporting acquisitions, disposals and capital events for fast-growing businesses and private equity clients.
The role will suit someone who enjoys owning deals end-to-end, engaging directly with management teams and producing work that genuinely influences investment decisions.
The role: You'll manage financial due diligence engagements from scoping through to delivery, while developing junior team members and building strong client relationships.
Responsibilities include: Managing buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence projects Preparing and interpreting financial analysis using Excel and data-driven tools Leading discussions with management teams to understand business models, performance drivers and risks Producing clear, issues-focused diligence reports with commercial insight Briefing, reviewing and developing junior staff Managing budgets, timelines, engagement letters and delivery risk Building client relationships and supporting business development activity Contributing to internal initiatives around technology, process improvement and team development
Requirements: Strong working knowledge of Transaction Services / Financial Due Diligence Previous experience managing people or projects Excellent Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills Exposure to Power BI or data analytics tools is beneficial but not essential Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders Able to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a team Commercial mindset with a proactive approach to continuous improvement
Why consider this role: Exposure to high-quality transactions and entrepreneurial clients Real responsibility and visibility within the team Supportive culture with clear career progression Flexible and agile working environment A firm that genuinely invests in its people and future leaders
This role would suit someone currently operating at Assistant Manager or Manager level in Transaction Services who wants broader exposure, stronger client interaction and a clear progression path.
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
