Transaction Services Associate Director – Top 10 Advisory Firm

Up to £80,000 + benefits | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid | Midlands

OVERVIEW

We’re working with a high-growth, top 10 advisory firm to appoint an ambitious Transaction Services Associate Director to join their expanding Midlands team.

This is a key leadership position within a dynamic and fast-paced practice, offering the opportunity to shape client relationships, lead complex due diligence engagements, and play a pivotal role in developing new business opportunities across the region.

If you’re looking for an influential role within a progressive advisory environment where you can make a genuine impact—both commercially and strategically—this could be the ideal next step.

COMPANY

This award-winning firm has established itself as one of the UK’s leading mid-market advisors, with an enviable reputation for quality, collaboration, and growth.

Their Transaction Services team supports a broad client portfolio including private equity, owner-managed businesses, and corporate acquirers across multiple sectors. The culture is entrepreneurial yet supportive - encouraging autonomy, innovation, and professional development.

You’ll be joining a business with a clear growth strategy and the resources to match its ambition.

OPPORTUNITY

As Associate Director in Transaction Services, you’ll take a leading role in managing client engagements and developing new relationships. You’ll provide high-quality due diligence and advisory services while helping to grow the firm’s regional presence and pipeline.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading financial due diligence and transaction support engagements for a range of clients
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with private equity, corporate, and owner-managed clients
• Playing a central role in new business development, supporting pitches, proposals, and market initiatives
• Managing project delivery and quality, ensuring work meets both client and regulatory standards
• Coaching and developing junior members of the team to support their technical and commercial growth
• Collaborating with other advisory teams to deliver joined-up client solutions across the firm
• Driving innovation in reporting, insight, and client engagement processes

PERSON

You’ll be a driven and commercially astute finance professional with a strong background in transaction services, financial due diligence, or corporate finance. You’ll combine technical expertise with a natural ability to build trust and influence decision-makers.

You will bring:

• Strong academics in addition to being ACA/ACCA qualified with significant post-qualified experience in transaction services or related advisory work
• Proven experience managing due diligence engagements end-to-end
• Excellent project management and client relationship skills
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on delivering value-added insight
• A proactive, ambitious mindset and the confidence to contribute to business development activity
• Experience working with private equity or mid-market clients (preferred)

This is a role for someone who wants to grow - not just within the firm, but as a visible, trusted advisor in the Midlands corporate finance market.

OFFER

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working (Midlands-based)
• Opportunity to join a high-performing national advisory firm with clear progression routes
• Exposure to complex and high-profile transactions across diverse sectors

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