Transaction Services Manager

• Standards and professionalism
• Doing work they are proud to put their name to
• Building long‑term client relationships
• Being part of a firm with real momentum and intent

• A firm with clear direction and momentum
• Clients who value advice and relationships
• Colleagues who care about doing things properly
• A culture built on Passion, Trust, Humanity and Honesty
• Genuine opportunity to shape your career as the firm grows

The Role

• Undertaking and reviewing detailed financial analysis and interpreting key outputs
• Identifying key deal issues and commercial considerations
• Drafting high‑quality due diligence reports and reviewing work produced by other team members
• Project managing due diligence assignments and taking ownership of draft report production
• Liaising with clients, target businesses and other professional advisers
• Leading and supporting Corporate Finance Executives and Assistants, including effective delegation
• Managing workflow, planning assignments, and ensuring client deadlines are met
• Monitoring project performance against budgets and timelines
• Supporting wider Armstrong Watson service lines
• Building and maintaining external relationships with intermediaries, funders, lawyers, and the broader business community
• Supporting business development activities and raising the firm’s market profile

The Candidate

• A recognised professional qualification (ICAS, ACA or ACCA)
• A minimum of two years’ experience gained in a dedicated Transaction Services role
• Strong financial analysis skills with the ability to interpret and present complex information
• Experience managing due diligence assignments end‑to‑end
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high‑quality reports
• Strong project management and organisational capability
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, advisers, and colleagues
• A proactive approach to business development, networking, and market engagement
• Good understanding of related professional services such as audit, tax, accounting, insolvency and corporate finance (desirable)

The Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees