We are a growing, ambitious accountancy practice seeking to appoint a
Corporate Finance Manager to develop our corporate finance offering.



This is a
high-impact role in a lean business, working directly with the partners to:

• Build a scalable corporate finance function


• Deliver high-quality advisory work across the full deal lifecycle


• Drive fee growth and originate new opportunities

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's future, with a
clear route to leadership .




Key Responsibilities




1. Deal Execution & Technical Delivery



Manage corporate finance engagements across:

• Business disposals (trade sales, exit planning)


• Acquisitions and buy-side advisory


• Management buyouts (MBOs) and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)


• Financial due diligence (vendor and buy-side)


• Business valuations and strategic option reviews


• Debt and equity fundraising

Work will typically involve:

• Financial modelling and valuation analysis


• Preparation of Information Memoranda and reports


• Managing data rooms and due diligence processes


• Liaising with clients, banks, lawyers, and other stakeholders


• Identifying key risks, value drivers, and deal adjustments

2. Client Management

• Act as day-to-day lead adviser on transactions


• Build strong relationships with owner-managed businesses


• Translate technical analysis into clear commercial advice


• Manage client expectations, timelines, and deliverables

3. Business Development & Growth

• Drive origination of new corporate finance work from:
  
  
  
  • Existing client base
  
  
  • Professional introducers (banks, lawyers, IFAs)
  
  


• Lead proposals, pitches, and networking activity


• Identify cross-selling opportunities with accounts, tax, and audit teams

4. Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor junior staff (analysts/managers)


• Review work outputs and maintain quality standards


• Provide technical coaching on:
  
  
  
  • Deal structuring
  
  
  • Financial analysis
  
  
  • Report writing
  
  


• Support recruitment as the team grows

5. Strategic Contribution

• Work with partners to:
  
  
  
  • Define the corporate finance strategy
  
  
  • Develop service propositions and pricing
  
  
  • Improve processes and delivery frameworks
  
  


• Contribute to wider firm growth and positioning

Person Specification




Essential Experience

• Proven experience in corporate finance or transaction services


• Strong track record across M&A / advisory engagements


• Experience managing multiple projects and delivering to deadlines


• Demonstrable client-facing and stakeholder management experience

Technical Skills

• Advanced financial modelling and valuation capability


• Strong understanding of:
  
  
  
  • Deal structures
  
  
  • Financial due diligence
  
  
  • Working capital / net debt analysis
  
  


• High-quality report writing and commercial insight

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) - essential


• Additional corporate finance qualifications advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build something


• Strong commercial awareness and client focus


• Confident communicator with gravitas at senior level


• Highly organised with strong attention to detail


• Ambitious and motivated by long-term equity participation

What Makes This Role Different

• Direct partner exposure - no siloed mid-tier structure


• Full deal cycle involvement - from origination to completion


• Real influence on strategy and growth


• Opportunity to build a corporate finance brand within a growing firm

Remuneration & Incentives

• Base salary: £60,000


• Significant performance bonus linked to:
  
  
  
  • Personal billings
  
  
  • Deal success
  
  
  • Origination