We have a brand-new role within our corporate finance team, for a dedicated Due Diligence Director. You would be reporting directly to the Corporate Finance Partner and will be responsible for undertaking regular due diligence assignments for several corporate acquirers and funders, well known across the Midlands.

The Dains Corporate Finance team is rapidly expanding, and this exciting role is an opportunity for a due diligence specialist to further their career and work for several different funders and corporate acquirers, advising on multi-million-pound transactions.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career and work directly with the Partner. You will also be managing junior members of staff and providing a supportive team structure. The current team will provide a great platform for development and career progression.

We are a firm of accountants & business advisers, who operate from five offices in the Midlands and have 34 Partners and Directors and over 200 staff.

We believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we look to provide the best working environment, along with hybrid and smart working options and generous benefits. We listen, learn, and evolve as we strive to make Dains a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Partner who is leading the financial due diligence engagement and provide support in managing day-to-day assignments





• Hold responsibility for delivering assignments to the Partner for sign-offs





• Complete client acceptance procedures to a high standard





• Be able to write effective and relevant commercial advice reports to deliver to clients





• Be responsible for managing junior members of staff and ensuring they are developing consistently. This includes holding key roles in practice development through coaching and mentoring





• Liaise with external clients and advisors





• Build strong relationships with clients and potential clients





• Be responsible for new business generation





• Internally liaise with other service lines within the business





• Confidently take overall responsibility for cost management, reporting and monitoring of recovery rates against budgeting and invoicing





• Be able to identify the deal implications of due diligence findings and present recommendations





• Provide detailed financial analysis to assist with the identification of commercial and deal issues





• Deliver annual fee budget for due diligence for the firm





• Confirm key findings after reviewing large reports and present recommendations

Attributes

• ACA/ACCA qualified





• Previously worked in a corporate finance team





• Display high levels of accuracy, understanding and diligence





• Have extensive experience in financial due diligence





• Be able to demonstrate experience in project management, including several numbers of engagements at the same time





• Confidently be able to manage a team of staff and provide support where necessary





• Have strong Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)





• Strong written and oral communication skills





• Have a technical understanding of UK GAAP