Corporate Finance Assistant Manager / Manager, Grant Thornton
Leading UK professional services firm offering audit, tax, and advisory
Job no longer available
Leading UK professional services firm offering audit, tax, and advisory
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make businesses more personal by investing in building relationships.
Role
Who you are
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CA (or CIPFA or CFA qualified) or be able to demonstrate relevant experience in M&A, supported by a proven background in a similar role
- It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way:
- Competent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding of financial statements analysis and financial modelling
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Resilient work ethic, organisational skills and ability to multitask
- Strong ambition with proven capabilities to collaborate effectively with all levels of the team in a rapidly changing, demanding and rewarding environment
- A solid understanding of quality and ethical practice in everything you do
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Experience of business development and targeting
- An active involvement in client relationship building
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to balance multiple projects
- Experience gained within a UK professional services environment or relevant UK Advisory firm
What the job involves
- Play a key role in supporting transaction execution and contributing across multiple projects
- Have a major impact on our clients and our firm. We pride ourselves on the high-level standards and quality we expect from our people
- Work on the full client project Lifecyle, from opportunity sourcing to pitch and completion you will be a key member of this team working alongside peers and senior individuals (Directors and Partners)
- Assist in collating and analysing financial and commercial data to support transactions
- Draft information memoranda and marketing materials as part of the sale process
- Prepare client presentations and pitch documents including credentials
- Assist in valuing companies, utilising public company comparisons, precedent transactions and discount cash flow
- Be a part of a close, dynamic Corporate Finance team, and work with a variety of clients across a range of sectors. and regions. This will include the opportunity to work closely with one of our sector teams, developing industry specific expertise
- Have opportunities to develop yourself and others, driving your own development with the support of your people manager
Our take
Grant Thornton UK is a leading professional services firm that's part of a global network spanning over 150 countries and more than 76,000 people. With 23 offices across the UK and a team of over 5,000, they combine an international reach with deep local insight.
It specialises in audit, tax, and advisory services, but what really sets it apart is its focus on fresh thinking and building strong, personal relationships. From helping CFOs digitise their operations to advising on high-stakes mergers and acquisitions, Grant Thornton works across a wide range of industries to tackle complex challenges and unlock real progress.
Recently, the company has doubled down on its growth, welcoming hundreds of new trainees, launching digital-first roles, and promoting key talent into leadership. With investments in technology and talent development, it's building future-ready teams for clients and pushing into new markets.
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Company benefits
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Matched pension
- Private medical, including anytime access to: Doctor@Hand and Stronger Minds
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Malcolm Gomersall
(CEO)Malcolm has been at Grant Thornton since 2001, holding various roles including Office/Regional Managing Partner and Business Unit Leader. And he became CEO of the company in 2024.
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