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Due Diligence Manager

Aberdeen Permanent View Job Description
This role is for an ambitious Manager to join a growing Financial Services Due Diligence team within the Consulting division, focusing on buy-side and sell-side transaction support for deals ranging from £20m to £500m. The position involves leading financial due diligence projects, engaging with clients and advisors, and contributing to business development, with opportunities for career growth, hybrid working, and professional development support.
  • Flexible working and generous benefits.
  • Diverse experience.

About Our Client

This role is with a professional services organisation that provides a wide range of advisory and support solutions to clients. As a large global company, they deliver tailored services with a focus on quality and expertise, particularly in the area of accountancy and advisory.

Job Description

  • Lead and manage financial due diligence assignments for both buy-side and sell-side transactions.
  • Perform and review detailed financial analysis to assess business performance and risks.
  • Identify key deal issues and provide clear, commercial insights to clients.
  • Draft and review high-quality due diligence reports for client delivery.
  • Liaise with clients, target businesses, and other professional advisors throughout the transaction process.
  • Support new business generation and contribute to the growth of the Transaction Services team.
  • Ensure client acceptance and engagement processes are properly completed.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members, reviewing their work and providing feedback.
  • Stay up to date on relevant accounting standards (UK GAAP and IFRS) and apply technical knowledge effectively.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the consulting teams to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Due Diligence Manager should have:

  • Previous experience in Transaction Services or financial due diligence, ideally within a professional services firm.
  • Exposure to Financial Services or TMT sector deals, with a strong interest in focusing on this area.
  • Experience across a variety of transaction types and deal sizes.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, with a good understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
  • Ability to identify commercial insights and key deal issues.
  • Client-facing experience, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
  • Ideally holds a professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
  • Proactive, adaptable, and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Study support for professional qualifications and ongoing learning.
  • Hybrid and flexible working options to support work-life balance.
  • 27 days holiday per year, with the option to purchase additional days.
  • Comprehensive lifestyle, health, and wellbeing support, including access to a virtual GP.
  • Financial wellbeing benefits, such as tools and resources, and an electric car scheme.
  • Access to over 300 on-demand training courses developed by in-house Talent Development team.



If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role as a Due Diligence Manager in the professional services industry, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Amy Dornan
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6793323
Phone number
+441312430377

Job summary

Job function
Finance
Subsector
Operations
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Aberdeen
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Amy Dornan
Consultant phone
+441312430377
Job reference
JN-072025-6793323