Corporate Finance Associate Director/Director

Corporate Finance Associate Director/Director- Mergers & Acquisitions

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you looking to take the next step on your journey? Do you want to be part of an international family whose vision is "To make their services smarter, more effective, andmore personal every day"? If yes, then you could be our next investment! At Azets, you'rein control of your career and with our support this will make us even stronger, together.

Our motto when it comes to career development is"Your Journey, Your Voice, Your Success".

Azets is an award-winning leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK and the Nordics. We are a family of over 6,500 employees and work across over 80 offices in the UK alone. We have seen dramatic growth in recent years which has made us the 9th largest accountancy firm in the UK, and we are over the moon to have been awarded Accountancy Firm of the Year in the FD Excellence Survey 2020. As a result of this growth, we are now looking to invest in our skills set even further!

For us, the personal attributes of each of our employees are what makes us authentic in the marketplace. We look for people who can collaborate with peers but can also bring their own voice to the table. We want people who are dynamic in their approach and respectful of other people’s opinions. We are looking for someone who want to be more than just a team member, but who wants to join a family of like minded individuals.

In your role as Corporate Finance Associate Director/Director in the North East you will take a lead advisor role on client engagements and work as part of the senior leadership team to drive growth in the region. Our team provides clients with a full suite of M&A services advising on acquisitions, disposals, buy-outs / buy-ins and equity and debt fund raisings.

You will be encouraged to network with Azets Corporate Finance teams in the UK & overseas to ensure we provide the best client service using the strength of our National CF resource.

For this position, we are looking for someone with extensive experience of buy-side and sell-side M&A projects, working as part of an M&A advisory team. You will be comfortable and highly capable at developing new business opportunities with an ability to win new work from a broad network of contacts. Ideally, you will also have experience of overseeing and developing junior colleagues to progress in their own career.

You will be a key part of the Senior Leadership team within our North East region and will benefit from collaborating nationally with our other Corporate Finance teams across the Group. In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop and expand this service line within the region acting as an integral part of our growth plans.

Sound interesting?

“You will be joining a forward-thinking, progressive firm with a supportive and friendly atmosphere. The role provides an exciting opportunity for a talented senior deal maker looking for a new challenge within a growing business. Working with the experienced team you will play a pivotal role in the leadership team, bringing drive and enthusiasm to contribute to the continued successful growth of the North East team."

• 33 days annual leave(30 for Students with study package and 38 for Partners) inc.bank holidays
• Birthday Day off
• Lead Incentive Scheme(applicable to up to and including Associate Director level)
  -We offer generous financial rewards for helping Azets to grow our new client portfolio.
• Private Medical Cover(applicable to Director/Partner level)
• Enhanced Parental + Family leave- We want Azets to be a place where you can combineboth a career and a family so those going on Maternity Leave can expect 100% pay for 3 months and 50% pay for the next 3 months, those going on Paternity Leave can expect 100% pay for 2 weeks(both subject to eligibility) and our Adoption Leave policy follows the same arrangements.
• Flexible Working- Azets understand that as with any family, we all work indifferent ways and need flexibility within our working day and therefore we operate a flexible working policy.
• Life Assurance- 4 times salary
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Benefits Portal
• Access to YuLife
• Pension
• Paid sick leave
• Career Coaching
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program- For you and your family.
• Dress for your day
• Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities and Study Support

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for people who also believe in these drivers as we work together to achieve success for both our colleagues and our clients alike. As a business, we believe we are stronger together. We share knowledge, ask for help and empower each other to achieve more collectively. We are open-minded and value everyone’s contribution, embracing our differences and fostering a culture of trust and inclusion. We look for people who adapt quickly to change, finding smart ways to deliver the best results and remain one step ahead. Does this sound like you?

The relationship that we have with our colleagues is of the upmost importance to us as a business. Your voice is important to us. Attracting and retaining the right people who will deliver the level of service that our clients expect is key to both our and your success.

We offer training and development opportunities to all employees and nurture talent from all backgrounds. This helps us to grow our own and bring out the very best in people.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide any form of visa sponsorship, so candidates must be a UK citizen or possess a current UK Tier 1 Visa and be eligible to take up full time, permanent employment.