About BDO
We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.
About the Deals Team
We work with the companies that are 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.
Our Deals team provides a wide variety of services that deliver value‑led advice and outcomes. They have an in‑depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team works across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world’s most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.
Key Responsibilities
As an Assistant Director/Senior Manager, your primary responsibility is to manage the delivery of projects on a day‑to‑day basis, and to build & sustain external and internal relationships in your sector/region. You will proactively project manage transactions from start to end including sell‑side, buy‑side and strategic advice, working autonomously with junior support, and seeking direction and input from Directors/Partners. You'll lead on the preparation of technical outputs and management of technical work streams, such as completion mechanisms, funds flows, proceed waterfalls and legal documentation.
Desired Skills & Experience
* A demonstrable strong understanding of, and experience in, the field of corporate finance for both buy‑side and sell‑side work, involving private and public companies, owner‑managed businesses and private equity houses.
* Prior experience of leading projects to a successful close and having worked with private companies, owner‑managed businesses and private equity houses.
* ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience.
* Strong project management skills and the ability to work across several projects and occasionally handle pressurised situations.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team management experience.
* Ability to manage all technical aspects of a deal.
* Strong financial and commercial acumen.
Culture & Development
You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity 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, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.
We’re in it together. Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people‑centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.
Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.
We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state‑of‑the‑art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.
We’re looking forward to the future. At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions.
We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
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
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Accounting
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