Transactional Services Manager

Job Title: Transaction Services - Manager
Location: London
Salary: up to £90k
Reporting to: Transaction Services Director

A well‑established UK‑based accounting and advisory firm is looking for a Transaction Services Manager to join its growing team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a relatively new division that launched in June 2025. As a key player in the firm's Transaction Services (TS) team, the successful candidate will help shape the direction and development of the department, working on high‑profile M&A transactions and financial due diligence projects.

The London office, currently made up of approximately 15 staff, is looking to expand its TS team, which will grow from 4 to 8 people by the end of the year. The firm values strong team collaboration and strives to get its team members involved in company events, with travel expenses paid for those attending events at the Manchester office. The role will provide the opportunity to grow your external client portfolio, deepen your sector knowledge, and gain valuable experience working on both sell‑side and buy‑side transactions.

The Transaction Services (TS) division is a growing part of the firm's Deal Advisory offering. The team provides financial due diligence, deal structuring, and advisory services tailored to mid‑market clients, with a core focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The team has a strategic emphasis on supporting both corporate clients and private equity investors, offering high‑quality insights to guide decision‑making throughout the deal process.

As a member of the TS team, you will be working on a wide variety of transactions, including both buy‑side and sell‑side engagements, as well as debt financing. The growing TS team will give you the chance to take on significant responsibility and contribute to the overall direction of the department.

• Client Proposal Development: Lead the development of client proposals, defining scope, fee structure, and value proposition to align with client needs.
• Due Diligence Leadership: Take ownership of end‑to‑end due diligence processes, coordinating input from specialist teams to provide clear and actionable insights into the financials of potential deals.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Oversee the preparation of detailed financial reports, ensuring that key financial issues and risks are clearly communicated to clients.
• SPA Agreement Input: Contribute to the drafting of Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPA) from a financial perspective, with specific focus on completion accounts and locked box mechanisms.
• Client Relationship Management: Maintain proactive communication with clients, ensuring issues are resolved promptly, and deliverables meet expectations.
• Team Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior staff, helping to ensure the development of high‑quality, issue‑focused work.

• Transaction Services
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven experience in financial due diligence within a Transaction Services team.
• Transaction Mechanics Knowledge: Familiarity with completion accounts and locked box mechanisms in M&A transactions.
• Professional
  
  Qualification:
  
  ACA or equivalent qualification.
• Professional Services Background: Experience in a professional services environment, ideally in Transaction Services or a related field.

• Top 4 or Top 10 Practice Background: A background in a Top 4 or Top 10 firm is highly desirable.
• M&A Exposure: Understanding of M&A processes, including financial modelling, deal structuring, and transaction advisory.
• Financial Reporting
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide clear, insightful reports.

• Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Commercial Awareness: A deep understanding of deal dynamics, financial structures, and how these impact the broader M&A landscape.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy when reviewing financial information and identifying key issues.
• Clear Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present…