About Crowe
Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in 150 countries and across 798 offices globally.
Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow's questions, and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and risk services.
Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other.
At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential.
We are currently seeking to fill a role within the Corporate Finance team between Executive and Assistant Manager level who will report to the Associate Director and Director to join our Corporate Finance Team in our Midlands' offices, based in Birmingham and Oldbury.
The role will be broad and varied as the candidate will assist in the execution of Corporate Finance engagements across both Transaction Support and M&A Lead Advisory:
Transaction Support
Preparation of Financial Due Diligence reports in respect of:
- Corporate acquisitions
- Private equity acquisitions
- Bank pre-lending reviews
To include:
- Liaising with clients, target businesses, funders, and intermediaries during execution of transactions
- Liaising with other departments (e.g. tax) throughout the transaction
- Preparation of detailed datebooks
- Report writing.
M&A Lead Advisory
- Preparation of Information Memoranda and other related documents)
- M&A analysis (e.g. identification of potential acquisition targets or buyers)
- Researching, preparing and supporting presentations/sales pitches for new business
- Liaising with clients, funders and intermediaries during execution of transactions
- Relationship building with local intermediary market (banks, lawyers etc)
The candidate is likely to have an accounting / bookkeeping and / or audit background and whilst some Transaction Services or Corporate Finance experience would be helpful it is not essential. The candidate must however have a strong interest in, and enthusiasm for Corporate Finance and be a genuine team player. They need to be commercially minded, display high levels of accuracy and diligence in their work and be competent in Excel. The job is likely to suit a self-starter with energy to work to tight deadlines.
We require an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The position will be client facing and therefore the successful candidates will need to be confident and professional. Due to the location of our clients the candidate must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car.
Why choose Crowe?
At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace.
Whether you're working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you're a marketing or HR specialist, we place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers. We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be.
We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.
At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits.
We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further.
Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service.
Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway..