Transaction Advisory Services Associate Director

Alternatively, Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative. With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career. Job Description: Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. The Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team provides a broad range of advisory services to clients, primarily in a deals environment, including financial due diligence (FDD) and Strategy & Commercial Advisory (SCA). As a member of the TAS team, you will be providing financial due diligence on both buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity and corporate clients. You may also have the opportunity to work on public company transactions, primarily on AIM Market operated by the London Stock Exchange plc.     A look into the role   We are looking for an Associate Director,  If you enjoy working on a wide-reaching range of projects that will help businesses and communities flourish, you’ll fit right in. Here are some things you can expect from this Associate Director role. ·        Build and convert your own network of external contacts to originate new transaction advisory work, leading proposals and closing sales with minimal partner input. ·        Own senior client relationships at board level, managing several complex accounts simultaneously and handling new work enquiries directly from intermediaries. ·        Assess and manage risk across complex transactions, bringing in specialists where needed and overseeing engagement letters. ·        Provide technical leadership on transactions, advising junior team members and developing solutions to increasingly complex issues. ·        Oversee the report production process end-to-end, ensuring the final document reflects wider market context before reaching the client. ·        Set fee estimates and manage assignment budgets, delivering work profitably with over 75% recovery of chargeable time and minimal WIP write-offs. ·        Lead the presentation of findings and recommendations to clients, discussing implications and next steps. ·        Coach and develop managers within the team, allocating resource effectively across live assignments.   Knowing you’re right for us Joining us as a TAS Associate Director, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA). Previous experience in…