Corporate Finance Associate Director

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Description

Are you a proactive, hardworking and confident person, with a keen interest in accountancy and business? Would you like to work for an established, forward thinking and growing firm of accountants, who will encourage and support your personal development and training and give you the opportunity for career progression? If so, then we are looking to recruit talented individuals to join our team.
Working with a UK client bank of clients and based within the Midlands, the clients come from a varied background and represent some of the most entrepreneurial leadership teams across the UK. You will be involved in Corporate Finance Lead Advisory including valuations, sale & buy mandates, due diligence, company valuations and fundraising projects (debt/equity and mezzanine).

Key Responsibilities

This job will include:
Managing the execution of M&A transactions and leading on deals, including the negotiating key aspects of a deal and review of legal documentation.
Producing company valuations.
Drafting and reviewing client marketing materials, including Information Memorandums and management presentations
Financial analysis and detailed financial modelling
Attending client meetings and working closely with the team to ensure key deliverables are of a high quality and within the desired timetable
The preparation and pitching of presentations for clients, investors and the broader investment community.
Company and industry research in the context of the origination and execution of transactions including buyer and target research.
Project management and support of all aspects of deal progression.
Develop and maintain sector expertise and certain client relationships in these segments.
Supporting junior members of the team by coaching to advance their learning and to fulfil their potential.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Prior experience of leading and executing corporate finance transactions.
ACCA/ACA qualified accountant.
Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
Be able to deliver on time: respect deadlines and efficiently communicate with the team.
Ensure production of high-quality documents.
Enjoy a less structured working environment.
Be able to prepare detailed financial projections using a variety of Financial Forecasting Software as well as devising and developing Excel-based models from scratch.
Know how to multi-task and show autonomy and proactivity.
Be able to interact with clients or business line colleagues on all workstreams.

Benefits

Onsite restaurant with chef with subsidised meals for all employees (50%)
Free parking
Inhouse training and CPD
Competitive salary and holidays
Fantastic working environment
Progression opportunities