Due Diligence Manager

This role is for an ambitious Manager to join a growing Financial Services Due Diligence team within the Consulting division, focusing on buy-side and sell-side transaction support for deals ranging from £20m to £500m. The position involves leading financial due diligence projects, engaging with clients and advisors, and contributing to business development, with opportunities for career growth, hybrid working, and professional development support.

Client Details

This role is with a professional services organisation that provides a wide range of advisory and support solutions to clients. As a large global company, they deliver tailored services with a focus on quality and expertise, particularly in the area of accountancy and advisory.

Description

• Lead and manage financial due diligence assignments for both buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Perform and review detailed financial analysis to assess business performance and risks.
• Identify key deal issues and provide clear, commercial insights to clients.
• Draft and review high-quality due diligence reports for client delivery.
• Liaise with clients, target businesses, and other professional advisors throughout the transaction process.
• Support new business generation and contribute to the growth of the Transaction Services team.
• Ensure client acceptance and engagement processes are properly completed.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, reviewing their work and providing feedback.
• Stay up to date on relevant accounting standards (UK GAAP and IFRS) and apply technical knowledge effectively.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the consulting teams to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions.

Profile

A successful Due Diligence Manager should have:

• Previous experience in Transaction Services or financial due diligence, ideally within a professional services firm.
• Exposure to Financial Services or TMT sector deals, with a strong interest in focusing on this area.
• Experience across a variety of transaction types and deal sizes.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with a good understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to identify commercial insights and key deal issues.
• Client-facing experience, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ideally holds a professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Study support for professional qualifications and ongoing learning.
• Hybrid and flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• 27 days holiday per year, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Comprehensive lifestyle, health, and wellbeing support, including access to a virtual GP.
• Financial wellbeing benefits, such as tools and resources, and an electric car scheme.
• Access to over 300 on-demand training courses developed by in-house Talent Development team.

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role as a Due Diligence Manager in the professional services industry, we encourage you to apply today!