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We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.

We work with Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.

We’ll broaden your horizons
Our Advisory team provides services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have deep knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand changing risks and opportunities. They work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as transactional projects. From technology to risk advisory, they implement top-level instructions and resolve the finer details in one package. You’ll work on some of the worlds most exciting financial operations and deals, building your experience alongside experienced colleagues.

We’ll help you succeed
Leading organisations trust us for the quality of our advice, which comes from understanding their business and building long-lasting relationships.

In Transaction Services
You will support clients by providing due diligence services to events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help deliver successful outcomes through data-driven insights and commercial acumen.

Role description
An Assistant Director develops and grows the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, under the supervision of Directors and Partners, and develops team members. You will have strong understanding and experience in financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers, vendors, and/or reporting accountant work. Sector knowledge is expected.

You will be comfortable working proactively, managing your own tasks, and collaborating with others. You will communicate regularly with senior managers, directors and Partners to support businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify opportunities to enhance delivery and provide additional services to organisations we work with.

You’ll Be Someone With

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience.
• Experience of working within a corporate finance department.
• Previous management experience.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation.

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working and offer flexibility to work in ways that suit you, your teams and the task at hand.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, with programmes, resources and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together
Mutual support and respect are core values. We’ll support you at every stage in your career, with mentoring and coaching as needed. Our agile framework helps us stay connected and collaborative, sharing ideas and resources to do your best work.

We’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces to enable teams to work together, build networks, and share skills and experiences. With multidisciplinary events and resources, you’ll keep learning at BDO.

We’re looking forward to the future
BDO helps entrepreneurial businesses to succeed and fuel the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, and we invest in you with programmes and opportunities to develop. Across the UK, thousands of minds come together to help companies achieve their ambitions.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative
• Industries: Accounting

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