Assistant Manager, Financial Due Diligence - M&A

Basic informationLocationLeeds, ManchesterBusiness LineStrategy, Risk & Transactions AdvisoryJob TypePermanent / FTCDate published20-Jul-2026Req #24252Job descriptionConnect to your IndustryThis is your opportunity to join Deloitte's Transaction Services team.Working on high profile assignments with some of the best in the field, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, with a mix of both corporate and private equity transactions, within a highly commercial, client focussed environment.Our core services include acquisition and vendor due diligence, bid defence and support and reporting accountant services for capital market transactions. Typically, we work within a wider deal team which accesses the firm's vast range of specialist expertise including commercial and operational due diligence, sale and purchase agreement negotiation, real estate, treasury, pensions, modelling, fund placement, merger integration, IT and business intelligence. We also often work on international assignments involving cross-border as well as cross-service line teams requiring our people to build wide networks across both the UK and International firm.We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. Typically, this involves the investigation of the target from a variety of perspectives to ensure significant value items, risks and other matters have been identified and considered by our client and assisting them in making an informed decision regarding the transaction.Responsibilities:Quickly develop an understanding of the target business and its driversInterpretation and analysis of information memoranda, business plans, publicly available information on the target businessReview and analysis of historical trading, cash flow and balance sheetsReview and analysis of projections, and underlying assumptionsReview of the adequacy of working capital facilities, including consideration of financing limits, term and covenantsEvaluation of potential synergiesReporting of potential key issues for our client including identification of risk or price affecting considerationsReview of sale and purchase agreement and correlating findings of due diligence process thereinReview of financial structures and associated credit agreementsWork effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.Connect to your skills and professional experience Essentials:An ACA qualification or equivalent /experienceHigh level report writing and reviewing skills, with an appropriate focus on attention to detail, conciseness and risk managementExceptional academic background or equivalent experienceGood problem solving and analytical skillsExperience of operating with senior level stakeholdersExcellent communication skillsGreat presentation skillsDesirables:Exposure to financial due diligence and/or transaction servicesFluency in a major European foreign language would be an advantageStrong excel skills - quick and accurate manipulation of dataStrong commercial acumen and market awarenessStrong client focus - be focussed on high quality service.Connect to your business - Strategy, Risk & Transactions AdvisoryIn an ever-evolving world, there are no certainties in business. Our teams help clients to navigate risks, process major transactions and deliver transformational change that will future proof their business. We support corporates, private equity and financial investors across the full M&A lifecycle and are committed to identifying and delivering sustainable value at every stage of the deal.These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). Aditya, Strategy, Risk & Transactions AdvisoryOur hybrid working policyYou’ll be based in Leeds or Manchester with hybrid working.That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. Connect to your return-to-work opportunity Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.