Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

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We work with midmarket companies on strategies for growth and exit, building relationships with our clients, becoming their trusted advisor and helping them to identify the appropriate transaction to facilitate growth, whether this be through private equity or debt funding solutions. We enable founders to exit or identify succession by finding the right trade partner or investor, or indeed to float through the public markets. 

For this role you will support deal teams across tasks to prepare and take a business to market, executing and negotiating sell-side and buy-side transactions. You will employ multiple skillsets utilising your financial expertise and negotiation skills in the execution and completion of a deal. In addition to this you will be part of a collegiate and collaborative team who genuinely enjoy working and celebrating success together. 

We believe we’re best positioned to make a meaningful impact on the economy. Every day, we provide a diverse range of organisations with the kind of business and financial advice it takes to do this. Our ideas and insights empower our clients to make big decisions about the future and unlock sustainable growth. With a relentless focus on quality and integrity, we help businesses, communities, and our people flourish. 

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.   

A look into the role   

As an Assistant Manager within our Corporate Finance team you will: 

• 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 transaction 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
• Have opportunities to develop yourself and others, driving your own development with the support of your people manager 

Knowing you’re right for us   

Joining us as an Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is to have: 

• 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.  
• Experience gained within a UK professional services environment or relevant UK Advisory firm.  

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 
• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple deliverables, showing prioritisation skills and ability to meet deadlines
• 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 
• A keen interest in mergers and acquisitions 

Knowing we’re right for you  

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.  Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.  

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.   

Beyond the job    

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. 

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. 

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be. 

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