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At BDO, we are an accountancy and business advisory firm that provides advice and solutions to entrepreneurial organisations to navigate today's changing world.
We work with high-growth businesses in Britain's economic engine, directly advising their owners and management teams.
Our Advisory team delivers value-led advice and outcomes through a wide variety of services, including strategy, operations, and improvement. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors, and markets, understanding the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs.
When you join us, 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.
Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice, which grows from a thorough understanding of their business, built by working closely with them and establishing long-lasting relationships.
As an Assistant Director, your primary responsibility is to manage the delivery of projects on a day-to-day basis, building sustainable and profitable external and internal client relationships.
You will have a good understanding of, and experience in, corporate finance for both buy-side and sell-side work, involving private and public companies, owner-managed businesses, and private equity houses.
Key responsibilities include:
* Project manage client engagements, determining project scope and resource requirements, monitoring progress against budget and timeframe, reviewing work completed by junior team members, and resolving project issues prior to Partner and Director review.
* Scope, prepare, and review reports, information memoranda, and documents using Word and PowerPoint.
* Scope and review financial models using Excel.
* Lead project management, overseeing due diligence, client and buyer interaction, and management of the project team on a day-to-day basis.
* Assist Partners and Directors in developing existing and new service stream methodologies.
* Contribute to and play an active role in developing new business relationships, marketing, and business proposals.
* Promote knowledge sharing within the team, facilitate research and development within the chosen stream, ensure client feedback is captured, addressed, and effectively communicated to the project manager or director.
* Build sustainable relationships with clients and take responsibility for delivering answers to clients in most cases.
* Support the conversion of opportunities into chargeable work, including pitch participation.
* Identify and recognise new project and business opportunities, informing project directors or partners as appropriate.
* Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, and keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers.
* Support recruitment, retention, development, training, and motivation of employees within the Corporate Finance team.
* Seek and take action on feedback.
* Act as a mentor to team members, providing coaching to assist them in achieving their personal career goals, including people management responsibilities covering resource planning and allocation, performance management, support to the appraisal process, training, and recommendations for promotion.
Essential skills include:
* A good understanding of, and experience in, advising clients on both buy-side and sell-side work, leading projects to a successful close, and working with private companies, owner-managed businesses, and private equity houses.
* ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent) or relevant work experience.
* Previous staff supervision or management experience.
* Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
* Relevant sector experience.
At BDO, we believe in mutual support and respect, and our distinctive, people-centred culture promotes collaboration and empowerment. We invest in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces, multidisciplinary events, and dedicated resources to help you build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences.
We're confident in our future, adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring global reach, integrity, and expertise. We empower people to think creatively about how we can do things better.