Transaction Services Partner – Midlands

Transaction Services – Pathway to Partner Opportunity

Job Title:

Transaction Services Director

Location:

North West England / Midlands

We have a unique opportunity for an ambitious Transaction Services specialist to join our award-winning network of advisory professionals. You will work collaboratively with our existing businesses to win and deliver financial advisory projects, including M&A transactions, whilst we support you in building your own highly successful financial due diligence practice.

You will join us initially as a salaried employee while you focus on building your network of referrers and clients, converting leads and opportunities, and providing excellent client service. We will work with you to build a fully transparent roadmap to partnership, agreeing on key milestones and a tailored development programme to support you in building a new transaction services practice for DSW.

To support your development, you will be provided with a dedicated coach and mentor who will guide and advise you, and skills training/masterclasses to develop your professional and leadership expertise. We will work with you to develop a bespoke PR plan to boost your network and profile, and we will meet with you regularly to build your business plan, preparing you for launching your own business as part of the Dow Schofield Watts group.

As a business, we are passionate about empowering entrepreneurial professionals to start and develop their own businesses. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity that will enable you to invest in your professional development, accelerate your career progression, fulfil your potential, and thrive.

We are seeking an ambitious, entrepreneurial Transaction Services specialist who is technically excellent, has experience of leading, collaborating and completing on a range of M&A transactions, can build strong client relationships and aspires to grow their own business.

• Lead and manage financial due diligence advisory projects, including M&A transactions
• Provide expert advice on complex due diligence matters to clients, ensuring clarity and understanding
• Develop and grow a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
• Drive business development efforts, leveraging an initial network of contacts to win new work
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and industry trends

• Currently a Director/Associate Director/Senior Manager at a Top 10 accountancy firm or Regional Boutique Advisory business
• 8-10 years of experience in Transaction Services, preferably with mid-tier experience and/or past Big 4 exposure
• ACA (or equivalent) qualification
• Experience in leading and growing a high-performing team
• Technically strong with the ability to simplify and communicate complex due diligence matters
• Ambitious, driven, and entrepreneurial mindset
• Demonstrate work-winning potential and an initial network of contacts
• Strong background in Transaction Services

• Opportunity to work with a top-tier accountancy firm
• Significant investment in your career development, with a tailored development programme to fast-track your career progression
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment, with easy access to partners and peers for guidance and advice
• Competitive salary and benefits package with a clear career route to owning your own business