Inhouse M&A Associate

In-house Mergers & Acquisitions Associate
Hybrid - 2/3 days in office
55,000- 65,000 + Bonus

A high growth in house M&A team is expanding its UK presence and looking for a sharp, ambitious Qualified Accountant to help drive acquisitions across the UK & Ireland. If you want real ownership, direct exposure to senior leaders, and the chance to shape deals from day one, this role puts you right at the heart of the action.

What You'll Do

• Build strong relationships with founders, shareholders, and adviser
• Evaluate acquisition targets and extract key commercial and financial insights
• Develop financial models and contribute directly to deal structuring
• Lead early-stage due diligence and assess risks and opportunities
• Present findings to senior leadership and support transactions through to completion

What You'll Bring

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE with M&A
• 12+ months' experience in M&A, investment banking, private equity, or transaction services
• Strong financial modelling and Excel capability
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders
• Ambitions to develop a network of advisors
• Clear thinking, attention to detail, and strong commercial judgement

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working (could be based in the south, Oxford, Bristol, Reading, London, East Midlands)
• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Direct access to senior decision makers
• Real responsibility from day one
• A clear progression path within a high performing international M&A team

Please note:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available

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