Associate – Corporate Finance (Qualified Accountant)
Northampton (office-based with client travel)
Competitive salary + accelerated progression
A well-establishedUK corporate finance advisory firmis seeking a high-calibreAssociateto support senior deal professionals across a broad range of transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and growth capital mandates.
This role offers aclear and accelerated pathway to senior level, making it an excellent opportunity for afully qualified accountantlooking to build a long-term career in corporate finance within a high-performance, commercially focused environment.
The Role
Working closely with senior colleagues, you will gain exposure to thefull transaction lifecycle, supporting multiple live deals at any one time. The role is hands‑on and fast‑paced, with increasing responsibility as you develop the technical, commercial and client‑facing skills required to progress.
You will be trusted with meaningful work early on and encouraged to take ownership, while benefiting from close support and mentoring from experienced deal leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting senior team members across multiple live transactions
- Preparing financial analysis, valuations and forecasts
- Assisting with transaction documentation and marketing materials
- Conducting market and buyer/target research
- Managing NDAs, information flows and status reporting
- Supporting due diligence processes and data rooms
- Liaising with clients, counterparties and professional advisers
- Ensuring high standards of accuracy, responsiveness and professionalism
Ideal Profile
- Fully qualified accountant (essential)
- Strong commercial awareness and intellectual curiosity
- Bright, quick-thinking and able to learn rapidly
- Comfortable working across multiple priorities in a deal-driven environment
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, “can-do” attitude
- Willing to work flexibly and take responsibility for outcomes
Prior corporate finance experience is beneficial but not essential. Candidates from industry or commercial roles with relevant exposure are encouraged to apply.
What’s on Offer
- Fast-track progression to a senior, revenue-generating role
- Broad exposure to high-quality UK transactions
- A collaborative working environment
- Long-term career development with no artificial ceiling on progression
Apply directly or get in contact for a discreet discussion and further details.
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