M&A / Corporate Finance Manager opportunity offering hands-on involvement in a range of lower-mid market transactions and advisory projects within an established Corporate Finance Advisory Practice.

THE COMPANY

An established M&A / Corporate Finance Advisory team with a solid track record in handling lower-mid market deals (£5m - £50mEV). The Corporate Finance team is part of a leading Multi-Disciplinary Advisory firm with offices across the UK and has developed a strong reputation for advising SME and Corporate clients on Mergers, Acquisitions, MBO's / MBI's, PE Investment, Growth Capital Raising and EOT transactions.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Strong deal flow and a focus on long-term succession plans have combined to create a new opportunity for an Accounting Professional which will involve supporting Directors with research, deal processes and lead advisory work on transactions.

As an M&A / Corporate Finance Manager your responsibilities will include the following:

• Conducting Buyer and Target Research work
• Preparing key documents & materials including Information Memoranda, Market Analysis, Financial Forecasts and Funding Proposals
• Managing Data Room and Financial Modelling of scenarios
• Due Diligence work
• Supporting deal processes and contacting buyers and vendors
• Supporting Lead Advisory negotiations and project managing transactions through to completion.
• Liaising regularly with clients during deal processes to maintain momentum
• Building a network with Private Equity Investors, Lawyers and Funders

Over the next few years you can expect to progress your career to significantly as part of the firm's long-term succession plan.

You can expect:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Involvement in a variety of interesting lower-mid market transactions
• Long term career progression

THE PERSON

You will be a Corporate Finance Advisory professional able to demonstrate the following:

• Part-Qualified or Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA)
• Background within Chartered Practice (Audit and Accounts experience)
• Possibly some exposure to Corporate Finance work
• Experience of working with / advising Owner-Managed and SME businesses.
• A strong desire to develop your M&A / Corporate Finance career

If you are currently a Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA) working within Chartered Accountancy Practice, and are keen to progress your career into Corporate Finance please contact Alastair McLean at Lucas McLean Recruitment to discuss this unique opportunity.