Key Responsibilities
As a Manager, you will:
Manage a portfolio of insolvency cases, driving efficient progress from start to completion.
Support the restructuring advisory team on ad-hoc assignments if suitably qualified or experienced.
Collaborate with office-holders and internal stakeholders to provide updates on case developments.
Supervise and review staff work, providing constructive feedback and on-the-job training.
Ensure all case files are completed to a regulatory-compliant standard and ready for review.
Identify opportunities to expand services and meet stakeholder needs.
Assist with business development activities, including attending networking and marketing events.
Prepare case reviews, brief office-holders, and ensure compliance with insolvency legislation.
Proactively manage WIP and debtors to minimise lock-up.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
A professional qualification such as ACCA/ACA or JIEB (preferred).
Substantial experience in corporate insolvency (administrations and liquidations essential; LPA receiverships desirable).
A thorough understanding of insolvency legislation and statutory requirements.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on motivating and developing team members.
What's on Offer
In return, you'll benefit from:
A competitive salary and benefits package, including private medical insurance, life assurance, and pension contributions.
A hybrid working model (role dependent).
A generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional leave.
Career development opportunities within a supportive and professional environment.
This role offers an exciting blend of leadership, technical challenge, and career development within a firm committed to providing outstanding client service.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and maintain financial models to support annual financial forecasts and strategic business decisions.
Prepare detailed financial analyses, including cash flow projections, valuation models, and profitability assessments.
Work closely with the property and asset management teams to prepare monthly and quarterly management reports.
Develop and enhance reporting tools to monitor business performance and enable senior management and the Board to identify areas requiring intervention.
Collaborate with management to prioritise business and information needs.
Implement data collection systems and strategies to optimise efficiency and data quality, ensuring accuracy and consistency in reporting.
Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
Collect and analyse retail real estate data, including sales trends and consumer behaviour.
Prepare comprehensive reports featuring actionable recommendations, incorporating data visualisations, text, and graphics.
Qualifications & Experience:
ACA or CFA qualified (essential).
Proven experience in Restructuring, Transaction Services, or a similar analytical role within finance.
Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software, including Excel, SQL, and Tableau.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Experience in the retail real estate sector.
Knowledge of retail metrics and market research methodologies.
Strong project management skills.
Report writing , analysis and modelling skills. .
This role offers an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing business while working closely with senior leadership. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career move, apply now.
My client is a corporate investigations specialist. They are looking for a Portuguese-speaking Intelligence Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join their growing Washington, D.C., office.
Associate Role Overview
Associates work closely with clients and colleagues to manage assignments from start to finish. They possess deep expertise in their areas of specialization, developing and implementing effective research strategies while managing human intelligence assets to ensure the successful execution of investigative research.
This role involves some client-facing responsibilities, and experienced Associates may have direct, and occasionally unsupervised, communication with clients.
Key Responsibilities
Investigative Research (70%)
Associates oversee all aspects of the investigative process, either independently or under the supervision of senior colleagues.
This includes:
Preparing high-quality written reports and delivering timely verbal updates to clients.
Drafting proposals and research plans.
Conducting thorough research using public records and proprietary databases.
Managing and coordinating subcontractors effectively.
Supporting senior colleagues in their investigations and occasionally overseeing junior Associates and Research Associates.
Developing & Maintaining Investigative Resources (10%)
Keeping investigative resources up to date and informing colleagues of changes in information availability.
Ensuring company databases and information resources remain current.
Attending relevant seminars and meetings to enhance expertise.
Training (10%)
Providing guidance to Research Associates on specialist databases and work product expectations.
Administrative Responsibilities (10%)
Accurately maintaining and submitting timesheets.
Ensuring contracts and invoices are correctly prepared and sent to clients promptly.
Adhering to best practices for storing proprietary information in company systems such as Salesforce, internal databases, and Google Drive.
Personal Attributes
Exceptional written English skills.
Analytical and inquisitive mindset.
Open to feedback and willing to implement constructive criticism.
Diligent, thorough, and detail-oriented.
Ability to process and summarize large volumes of information efficiently.
Strong time management skills, capable of handling multiple deadlines under pressure.
Ability to assess the accuracy and reliability of intelligence.
Basic understanding of financial and business concepts, including financial statements.
Interest in exploring and utilizing new technologies.
Performance Targets
Conduct investigations of varying complexity to a consistently high standard.
Manage workload effectively, staying calm under pressure.
Oversee junior colleagues and subcontractors efficiently.
Ensure country and regional resources are easy to locate and regularly updated.
Demonstrate knowledge of anti-corruption legislation and its relevance to clients.
Meet or exceed billable hours and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Show commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement.
Clearly articulate Business Intelligence services and products.
Additional Information
This role may require work beyond regular office hours.
Some overseas travel may be necessary.
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Consumer M&A Associate Director to join a leading global firm in London. The successful candidate will play a key role in executing and leading M&A transactions within the consumer sector, advising corporate and private equity clients on acquisitions, disposals, and strategic growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, and negotiations.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, investors, and industry professionals.
Provide strategic advice to clients on M&A opportunities and market trends within the consumer sector.
Oversee and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Support business development initiatives, including pitching and origination of new opportunities.
Collaborate with internal teams, including sector specialists, financial modelling experts, and tax advisors.
Key Requirements:
Strong M&A experience within the consumer sector, ideally gained in an investment bank, advisory firm, or Big 4 environment.
Proven track record of executing transactions from origination to completion.
Strong financial modelling, valuation, and deal structuring skills.
Excellent client management and leadership abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
ACA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent qualification preferred.
Why Join?
Work on high-profile, cross-border transactions within a globally recognised firm.
Opportunity to develop within a dynamic and high-growth M&A team.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
An international accountancy and business advisory firm can offer an exciting and challenging opportunity for an accomplished private client tax assistant manager to provide expert tax solutions to ambitious, high-growth and entrepreneurial individuals across the globe.
Working in a friendly and driven private client tax team, you will undertake a wide-ranging role which will involve:
-Showcasing and developing your expertise in private client tax
-Advising non-UK domiciled individuals and private equity executives as well as a general ability to deal with complex tax issues .
-Building strong relationships with clients that will enable you to become their trusted advisor
-Enjoy flexible and working mentorship in a collaborative environment
-Assist partners on ad hoc projects
Ideally, you will possess the following :
-CTA qualified
-Strong expertise in Private Client Tax
-Experience in managing complex portfolios
-Strong leadership and project management skills
In return, you will be offered an exciting career within the Private Client team of a leading , international firm , providing you with challenging caseloads , demanding projects and advisory work and a clear pathway to progress quickly within the team.
About the Firm:
Join a prestigious Top 50 accountancy firm with a strong reputation for delivering expert financial advisory and valuation services. My client's firm provides high-quality services to a diverse range of clients, from SMEs to large multinational corporations. they foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment, offering excellent career development opportunities for ambitious professionals.
The Role:
My client is looking for a Valuations Analyst to join our their Corporate Finance & Advisory team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a passion for financial modelling and business valuation. You will work on a variety of valuation engagements, supporting M&A transactions, financial reporting, dispute resolution, and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct valuations of businesses, intangible assets, and financial instruments for various purposes, including mergers & acquisitions, tax, financial reporting, and litigation.
Develop detailed financial models, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis (CCA), and precedent transaction analysis (PTA).
Perform market research and industry analysis to support valuation conclusions.
Assist in preparing high-quality valuation reports and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with senior team members on complex valuation projects and client engagements.
Liaise with clients, auditors, legal advisors, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information.
Stay up to date with relevant accounting, tax, and regulatory developments impacting valuations.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Progress towards (or completion of) a professional qualification such as CFA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent is preferred.
1-3 years of experience in valuations, corporate finance, audit, or a related field.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling and Excel.
Knowledge of valuation methodologies, including DCF, market multiples, and asset-based approaches.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
What on Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Career development and professional qualification support.
Exposure to high-profile valuation projects and diverse clients.
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Hybrid working options and a strong focus on work-life balance.
My Client is a leader in the Corporate Intelligence space, they are seeking a Manager or Senior Manager to join their Mena team. The successful candidate will independently manage strategic intelligence and due diligence projects for their MENA team. They are looking for a self-motivated, hard-working individual with some experience in the business intelligence industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage enhanced due diligence and strategic intelligence projects across the Middle East and North Africa, with a focus on the Gulf, Iran, Egypt, and North Africa.
Conduct public domain research and human source inquiries to support strategic intelligence initiatives.
Draft client-ready reports and create supporting visuals.
Brief clients and stakeholders on ongoing projects.
Provide expertise on specific MENA countries or sectors.
Develop a network of human sources for the MENA team.
Draft project proposals and assist with business development efforts.
Qualifications and Skills:
Fluency in English and Arabic .
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English for report writing and client briefings.
At least 3 years of experience in the business intelligence industry.
Proficiency in researching complex topics using relevant databases and public domain sources.
Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills for client briefings and stakeholder engagement.
Expertise in at least one MENA country (knowledge of Gulf or North African countries is an advantage) and an understanding of the region's commercial and regulatory risks.
Additional Information:
Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience
Flexible working arrangement (balance of home and office)
5% stakeholder pension contribution
Private medical insurance with comprehensive coverage, including hospital, dental, and mental health support for you and your family (subject to policy terms).
Life insurance (4x annual salary)
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Our client, a leading global consulting firm is looking to hire an ambitious and talented Valuations Manager into their London. This is a very exciting opportunity for career growth , as you will get the experience of advising on valuation matters across different deal stages and support a wide range of both domestic and international clients. You will also be advising within several different areas such as transaction pricing, fund reporting, fairness opinions, expert witness service, and financial reporting (including purchase price allocations).
Key responsibilities will include the following:
· Acting as project manager for the engagement including day-to-day contact with the client, understand the client's needs and draft effective storyboards
· Attending client meetings and leading/presenting sections of work with clarity and impact
· Take responsibility for quality of deliverables, clearly link findings to valuation model and explain key drivers in the report
· Takes responsibility for directing the way the team will be managed and coached during projects including ensuring appropriate objectives are agreed.
· Full ownership and responsibility for delivering comprehensive written reports tailored to client's specific needs and requirements on the project
· Using own initiative and sound judgement to identify key issues and client needs, developing suggested solutions, elevating, and consulting with other team members as required
· Build and review financial and valuation models of various complexity levels
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:
· ACA or equivalent financial qualification
· Valuation experience, ideally gained in a professional service's commercial valuations environment
· Understanding of the range of valuation methodologies including discounted cash flow and capitalised earnings methods
· Strong quantitative and Excel / modelling skills
· Excellent attention to detail with an ability to deliver high quality presentations and analysis
· Strongly rated self-starter who demonstrates initiative, confidence, and solid influencing skills
· Proven track record of building and maintaining lasting internal and external stakeholder relationships
· Strong project management skills and demonstrable ability to deliver high quality work
Our client, a leading global consulting firm is looking to hire an ambitious and talented Valuations Manager into their London. This is a very exciting opportunity for career growth , as you will get the experience of advising on valuation matters across different deal stages and support a wide range of both domestic and international clients. You will also be advising within several different areas such as transaction pricing, fund reporting, fairness opinions, expert witness service, and financial reporting (including purchase price allocations).
Key responsibilities will include the following:
· Acting as project manager for the engagement including day-to-day contact with the client, understand the client's needs and draft effective storyboards
· Attending client meetings and leading/presenting sections of work with clarity and impact
· Take responsibility for quality of deliverables, clearly link findings to valuation model and explain key drivers in the report
· Takes responsibility for directing the way the team will be managed and coached during projects including ensuring appropriate objectives are agreed.
· Full ownership and responsibility for delivering comprehensive written reports tailored to client's specific needs and requirements on the project
· Using own initiative and sound judgement to identify key issues and client needs, developing suggested solutions, elevating, and consulting with other team members as required
· Build and review financial and valuation models of various complexity levels
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:
· ACA or equivalent financial qualification
· Valuation experience, ideally gained in a professional service's commercial valuations environment
· Understanding of the range of valuation methodologies including discounted cash flow and capitalised earnings methods
· Strong quantitative and Excel / modelling skills
· Excellent attention to detail with an ability to deliver high quality presentations and analysis
· Strongly rated self-starter who demonstrates initiative, confidence, and solid influencing skills
· Proven track record of building and maintaining lasting internal and external stakeholder relationships
· Strong project management skills and demonstrable ability to deliver high quality work
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.