We're BDO, an accountancy and business advisory firm providing advice and solutions for entrepreneurial organisations navigating today's changing world.
We work with high-growth businesses that fuel the economy, directly advising their owners and management teams. Our Advisory team offers wide-ranging services delivering value-led advice and outcomes. They have in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors, and markets, understanding constantly changing risks and opportunities. The team works across strategy, operations, and improvement, as well as at a transactional and defined project level.
From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving finer details – all in one straightforward package. 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.
An Assistant Director's Role
As an Assistant Director, you'll manage the delivery of projects on a day-to-day basis and build sustainable, profitable external and internal client relationships. You'll 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.
You'll be responsible for:
* Project managing client engagements, determining project scope, resource requirements, monitoring progress, reviewing work completed by junior team members, and resolving project issues prior to Partner and Director review.
* Scoping, preparing, and reviewing reports, information memoranda, and documents using Word and PowerPoint.
* Scoping and reviewing financial models using Excel.
* Leading project management, overseeing due diligence, client, and buyer interaction, and managing the project team on a day-to-day basis.
You'll also assist Partners and Directors in developing existing and new service stream methodologies, contribute to new business relationships, marketing, and business proposals, and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
Key Skills and Experience:
* A good understanding of and experience in advising clients on 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 qualified or equivalent, or relevant work experience.
* Previous staff supervision or management experience.
* Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
* Developing knowledge of relevant regulatory regimes for those involved in plc activities.
* Relevant sector experience.
We're In It Together
Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values, and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. We support our colleagues at every stage in their career, whatever their personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where it counts so they can share ideas and help each other. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.
We know collaboration is key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences for our colleagues. That's why we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences.
We're Looking Forward to the Future
At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK, thousands of unique minds come together to help companies achieve their ambitions.