Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with a market-leading boutique advisory firm who are looking to recruit an Assistant Manager into their deal advisory team. This role offers the perfect opportunity for someone looking to make their first move into Corporate Finance.

You will have the unique opportunity to work in an independent, locally managed, dynamic firm, with a focus on its people. On offer is a competitive salary and performance related bonus, with a flexible hybrid working model.

You will be involved in the provision of deal advisory services to a wide range of corporate and private equity clients. The business offers a route to a more varied accounting niche in the following areas:

• Company Disposals / Acquisitions
• Fundraising
• Private Equity Transactions
• Financial Modelling
• Buy-side Due Diligence
• Sell-side Due Diligence
• Financial and Commercial Appraisal
• Business Planning

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Supporting the M&A Director and Manager to identify, value, manage, execute, and plan integration of the pipeline of M&A targets
• Researching potential M&A targets including market and sectors, product offering, competitors, financials, industry news etc.
• Gathering financial results and operational KPIs to compare M&A targets
• Building relationships with the local finance, commercial and operational teams to facilitate deal process
• Monitoring deal data rooms and sharing relevant information with the team
• Performing ad hoc analysis to address specific deal questions or estimate synergies etc.
• Working closely with the M&A Manager, preparing first drafts of concise analysis, charts or presentations covering deal rationale, trading, market etc., and developing long-term sustainable client relationships
• Participating in broader business development activities, including identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow the practice, in terms of both client portfolio and service offering

What Skills / Qualifications Will You Need?

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Ability to work independently, but also collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong project management skills and the ability to deliver to deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage client expectations
• Highly competent technical accounting skills, coupled with strong commercial awareness
• Confident with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

For more information on the role, please contact Fraser Burnett at Rutherford Cross on [email protected] / 07557 020 722.