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Corporate Finance Director

Responsibilities

Deal origination - Leveraging an established network of senior industry connections to help originate both buy-side and sell-side mandates across the team.

Overseeing end-to-end transaction delivery - Remaining actively involved throughout all stages to ensure high-quality and timely execution.

Leading regional business development efforts - Helping to expand the firm's footprint and collaborating with other service lines to apply effective go-to-market strategies.

Manage Internal Relationships - Tapping into the firm's broader network and brand to unlock new opportunities beyond the core M&A advisory function.

Nurturing and developing the team - Supporting junior and mid-level professionals to grow in delivery-focused roles while contributing to overall team success.

Building credibility and rapport - With external stakeholders including corporate clients, intermediaries, and professional advisors.

Playing a strategic leadership role - Contributing to key decisions and helping shape the direction and growth of the M&A practice and wider advisory offering.

Qualifications

Strong academic background (ACA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent)

Significant experience within M&A Advisory

Proven track record of contributing to the generation of buy and sell-side mandates

Previous Industrials experience, in-house or through deal advisory

Director – ESG Accounting & Corporate Reporting Advisory

Director - ESG Accounting & Corporate Reporting Advisory

London | Hybrid | Professional Services

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Director to join its Accounting and Corporate Reporting Advisory team, with a focus on ESG and Financial Services. This is a strategic hire aligned to the firm's growth and quality agenda.

The successful candidate will support the leadership team in delivering high-impact advisory solutions across complex technical areas including IFRS transition, ESG and sustainability reporting (CSRD, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, TCFD), financial instruments, and broader corporate reporting matters.

Key Responsibilities

Lead delivery of ESG and corporate reporting advisory projects end-to-end

Support business development and build strong client relationships

Manage teams and mentor junior staff

Engage with complex accounting change, regulatory requirements and transaction structuring

Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated client solutions

Requirements

ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualification

Deep technical knowledge of IFRS, ESG disclosure frameworks, and UK GAAP

Proven experience advising FS clients on accounting and sustainability reporting

Track record in leading complex projects and managing risk within ISQM 1 standards

Strong communication, stakeholder management and commercial acumen

Prior people leadership experience

This role is suited to someone operating at Director, Associate Director or Senior Manager level, looking to broaden their scope and take on more strategic responsibility in a fast-evolving advisory environment.

Restructuring Associate Director – Pre-Appointment Advisory

Duties include
* Leading complex pre-appointment advisory engagements across a variety of sectors
* Working closely with senior stakeholders to assess financial distress and deliver strategic recommendations
* Supporting clients in developing and implementing turnaround and contingency plans
* Producing high-quality reports and financial analysis
* Coaching and mentoring junior team members
* Playing a key role in business development and client relationship management
Candidate Requirements
* Strong background in restructuring (Big 4 or boutique advisory background preferred)
* Demonstrable experience in pre-appointment or non-insolvency restructuring projects
* Excellent financial analysis and report writing skills
* Confident communicator, able to engage credibly with senior stakeholders and distressed clients
* ACA/ACCA/CFA or similar qualification preferred
Why Join?
* Be part of a growing and highly reputable team that has a strong pipeline of diverse, high-impact projects
* Work exclusively on advisory mandates - no insolvency casework
* Clear and supported pathway to Director and beyond
* Collaborative and dynamic team culture, with flexible working arrangements
* Exposure to market-leading clients across the UK and internationally

This is a fantastic opportunity for a restructuring professional looking to step away from insolvency and move into a strategic advisory role with long-term progression potential.
To apply in confidence or find out more, get in touch today.

Restructuring Director

Are you an experienced restructuring professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? Do you want to work with a leading international restructuring team that values your expertise and offers unparalleled career growth? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

My client is a premier international restructuring team renowned for working on complex and high profile mandates. They are committed to providing top-tier restructuring solutions to a diverse range of clients globally. With a strong focus on professional development and mentorship, they offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can thrive and advance your career.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage restructuring projects from inception to completion.
Supporting corporates to develop and implement strategic solutions for clients facing financial distress.
Conduct financial analysis, prepare reports, including detail business reviews
Team management including recruitment, guiding junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Qualifications:

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
Proven experience in restructuring, insolvency, or related fields.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and a track record of managing successful projects.

What They Offer:

Competitive salary with excellent bonuses.
Real opportunities for career progression within a leading firm.
Access to a wealth of knowledge and experience from esteemed partners.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Continuous professional development and mentorship to enhance your skills.

Forensic Dispute Senior Manager

The Role:
You'll operate as the number two to the Partner, taking full ownership of mandates from day one. Working in a small, high-calibre team, you'll lead complex engagements, liaise directly with lawyers and clients, and play a key role in the preparation of expert reports across litigation, arbitration, and contentious valuation matters.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and deliver forensic valuation and expert witness assignments
* Draft clear, robust, and defensible expert reports
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients and legal teams
* Manage and mentor junior staff across engagements
* Contribute to strategic business development initiatives and networking
* Build your market presence and develop your own client relationships ("black book")
About You:
* ACA/CA or equivalent qualification
* Substantial experience in forensic accounting, ideally within disputes or valuations
* Excellent report-writing and communication skills
* Commercially sharp, with a genuine interest in developing business and client networks
* Proven ability to manage projects independently and lead small teams
* Ambitious and motivated, looking for a clear path to Partnership
This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned Manager ready for promotion, or a Senior Manager seeking broader exposure, autonomy, and a faster route to leadership. If you're excited by the idea of taking on more responsibility and shaping the direction of a growing disputes practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Transaction Services Manager

My client is a Big 4 Firm, and they are looking for a strong Transaction Services Manager to join their growing team. They are recruiting individuals to join our Private Equity, Financial Services, Capital Markets, Mid-Market, and Corporates teams (including Energy and Natural Resources, Life Sciences, TMT, CDI, and SPA) across the The UK.

What Will You Be Doing?
.Leverage your strong Financial Due Diligence experience to work with a variety of clients or sector-specific clients.
.Use your analytical skills to interpret data, generate insights, and construct solutions for your clients.
.Manage costs, report, monitor recovery rates against the budget, and handle invoicing.
Deliver large sections or full work streams from end-to-end, adding value to your clients by collaborating with other business areas to become a trusted adviser.
.Produce robust financial analysis and support your team by reviewing their work.
Serve as a key contact for clients and advisors on a day-to-day basis.

Skills
.Ability to lead and operate in high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams.
.Skills to identify the deal implications of due diligence findings and provide clear recommendations for clients.
.Capability to offer advice and insight directly to clients, demonstrating technical expertise.
..Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and re-plan accordingly.
Proficiency in effectively project managing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
.Experience in managing upwards and reviewing output to ensure consistency and quality.
.Strong academic background with a financial qualification such as ACA or equivalent experience.
.Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
.A supportive attitude toward coaching, developing, and inspiring junior team members.
.A commitment to providing the best possible customer experience, advice, and value for each project.
.An understanding of the need for growth and continuous self-improvement.
.Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, ensuring support and consistency in delivery.

Audit Quality Manager/ Senior Manager

My client is a top 10 accountancy firm, they are looking for either a Manager or Senior Manager to join their Audit Quality practice. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to work in a more technical mid office role, that offers better work life balance and faster progression.

Responsibilities:
* Perform 'live' reviews of audits at every stage from planning through to completion and reporting, identifying ways to improve audit quality
* Determine areas of focus for reviews, liaising with the Elite Squad Director to agree approach
* Proactively discuss audit quality matters with teams and help develop strategies to deliver high audit quality audits
* Challenge the execution of audit procedures and documentation of audit work performed
* Support and coach teams to implement identified improvements in audit quality
* Identify issues and matters where firm-wide action may be required, in conjunction with the Director of the Elite Squad
* Contribute to the development of training and guidance on performing high quality audits
* Provide clear and practical solutions to ad hoc audit quality queries

You'll be someone:
* Excellent practical and technical auditing experience particularly on more complex audits
* Good working knowledge of IFRS
* Ability and willingness to assertively challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers
* Ability to think independently and creatively to identify ways to improve audit quality
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Desirable: Experience of performing audit quality reviews (pre or post audit opinion)
You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business.

Audit Quality Manager/ Senior Manager

My client is a top 10 accountancy firm, they are looking for either a Manager or Senior Manager to join their Audit Quality practice. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to work in a more technical mid office role, that offers better work life balance and faster progression.

Responsibilities:
* Perform 'live' reviews of audits at every stage from planning through to completion and reporting, identifying ways to improve audit quality
* Determine areas of focus for reviews, liaising with the Elite Squad Director to agree approach
* Proactively discuss audit quality matters with teams and help develop strategies to deliver high audit quality audits
* Challenge the execution of audit procedures and documentation of audit work performed
* Support and coach teams to implement identified improvements in audit quality
* Identify issues and matters where firm-wide action may be required, in conjunction with the Director of the Elite Squad
* Contribute to the development of training and guidance on performing high quality audits
* Provide clear and practical solutions to ad hoc audit quality queries

You'll be someone:
* Excellent practical and technical auditing experience particularly on more complex audits
* Good working knowledge of IFRS
* Ability and willingness to assertively challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers
* Ability to think independently and creatively to identify ways to improve audit quality
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Desirable: Experience of performing audit quality reviews (pre or post audit opinion)
You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business.

Business Intelligence Associate

My client is a leading organisation in business intelligence. They are looking for a Associate to join their growing business.

Associates' primary responsibilities are centered on the preparation and delivery of high-quality work products and professional services to clients. They also ensure that proprietary information they access and use is well-maintained. Finally, Associates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to expanding their skill set. This is a mid-level role.

Job Overview
Associates work closely with clients and colleagues to manage assignments from beginning to end. They have strong knowledge of their areas of specialization, are able to develop and implement effective research strategies, and manage human intelligence assets in support of the successful execution of investigative research.

The role is partially client-facing, and accomplished Associates can expect direct-and, in some cases, unsupervised-communication with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Investigative Research
Manage every facet of the investigative process, either directly or under supervision from senior colleagues. Specifically:

Prepare written updates and reports, and deliver verbal client updates on time and to a consistently high standard.

Prepare and produce proposals.

Conduct high-quality research using available public records and proprietary databases.

Effectively instruct and manage subcontractors.

Associates sometimes support senior colleagues in their investigative efforts and may occasionally manage more junior Associates and Research Associates.

Develop and Maintain Investigative Resources (10%)
Help maintain and update relevant investigative resources.

Monitor and alert colleagues to changes in information availability in relevant areas of specialization.

Ensure company information resources are updated accordingly.

Attend relevant seminars and other meetings to enhance knowledge.

Training
Work closely with Research Associates, providing appropriate training on specialist databases.

Help Research Associates understand and meet work product requirements.

Administrative Responsibilities
Accurately maintain and submit timesheets.

Ensure contracts and invoices are prepared accurately and sent to clients promptly.

Demonstrate best practices in storing proprietary information, including using Salesforce, internal databases, Google Drive, and other archives as prescribed.

Personal Attributes
Excellent written English as well as fluency in Arabic or Mandarin

Analytical and inquisitive mindset.

Willingness to accept and implement constructive criticism.

Hardworking, diligent, and thorough in the execution of research.

Ability to digest and distill large volumes of information.

Ability to work efficiently and handle multiple (and sometimes short) deadlines.

Ability to assess the accuracy of information and intelligence.

Understanding of financial and business concepts, with a basic ability to interpret financial statements.

Eagerness to identify and adopt new technologies.

Targets
Conduct investigations of varying complexity to a consistently high standard.

Manage time and workload calmly and effectively.

Manage junior colleagues and subcontractors efficiently.

Ensure country and regional resources are easily accessible and up to date.

Demonstrate an understanding of anti-corruption legislation and its impact on clients' concerns and work products.

Meet or exceed prescribed billable hours targets and other key performance indicators (KPIs).

Show commitment to continuous improvement.

Exhibit fluency in describing Business Intelligence services and products.

Forensic Dispute Valuation Director / Future Partner London

As a Forensic Dispute Valuations Director, you will be at the forefront of our forensic accounting practice, leading complex valuation assignments and providing expert testimony in high-stakes disputes. This role is ideal for a dynamic and strategic thinker who excels in delivering client-focused solutions and is eager to contribute to the firm's growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

*Lead and manage forensic dispute valuation engagements, from initial assessment to final reporting.
*Provide expert witness testimony in legal disputes, arbitrations, and mediations.
*Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
*Mentor and lead a team of forensic accountants and valuation professionals.
*Collaborate with partners and senior management to drive business development and strategic initiatives.
*Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in forensic accounting and dispute resolution.
Requirements:
*ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
*Extensive experience in forensic accounting and dispute valuations, ideally within a boutique or top-tier firm.
* Proven track record of delivering high-quality valuation reports and expert testimony.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with the confidence to present complex information to diverse audiences.
* A strategic mindset with a passion for business development and growth.
What My Client Offers:
* A genuine opportunity for progression to Partner within a supportive and dynamic environment.
* Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
* A collaborative and innovative work culture that values diversity and inclusion.
* Access to continuous professional development and training opportunities.
* The chance to work on high-profile and intellectually challenging cases.

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