Transaction Services (first time movers from Big 4 Audit) – London

One of our exclusive TS clients is looking to recruit Big 4 Auditors into their Transaction Services Financial Due Diligence team. A short brief on the opportunity below:

Big 4 Audit background, 3-4 years’ experience (any sector)
ACA/ICAS – candidates must have all first time passes in CA exams
No prior deal experience is required for this role, however candidates should demonstrate strong motivations for a career in deals and specifically a move into financial due diligence advisory
Our client advises market leading Private Equity and Corporate clients on complex transactions, both buy & sell side. Sector agnostic.

Please get in touch with Jack Shale or email [email protected] for more information on this role

Transaction Services Managers / Senior Managers / Directors – London

NSTR is working with an award-winning national advisory firm that have recently been PE backed and are looking to expand into the FDD Market within London

The firm are actively building their new FDD team and have already hired an experienced FDD Partner who brings c.20 years of FDD experience across Big 4 and other globally recognised advisors. This is a brand new team and would offer you to join at the beginning of their growth journey and work directly under a successful partner, allowing you to gain from their knowledge and experience

Being one of the early appointments in this team is nothing but a benefit as it will allow you to be front and centre of their growth journey. Having done several team builds in the past, the best candidates are the ones that recognise how good this opportunity is and join early, allowing them to progress as the business does and enjoy the promotions that come alongside this.

They are looking to build the headcount by the end of the year and are aiming to make appointments across the Manager / Senior Manager and Director levels. Like I mentioned this is a serious PE firm that are backing this opportunity and already have plans to grow the London team further in 2026 and expand the FDD team into Manchester also.

They are open to candidates from all firms and are actively reviewing CV’s

Please get in touch with Tom Rogers or Charlie Brown for more information.

Transaction Services Vice President – USA, Remote, Chicago or Denver

Role: Transaction Services Vice President

Location: USA, Remote, Chicago or Denver

NSTR is currently working exclusively with a leading US boutique advisory firm that partners with private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and the office of the CFO to provide transaction advisory services, valuation advice, and accounting and finance support.

Due to growth and strong pipelines, the TAS team is now looking to significantly expand in 2025 with a number of hires, as a Transaction Services Vice President you will perform the following duties.

Manage buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence projects, primarily for private equity clients and middle market companies.
Perform rigorous analysis of financial and operational data of target companies, and lead quality of earnings, net working capital, and other ad hoc analyses.
Lead meetings with target company personnel and assist with client communications.
Generate comprehensive financial due diligence reports presenting key findings and important deal considerations to clients.
Participate in practice development initiatives.
Mentor, train, and evaluate junior team members.

About the Vice President

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
A minimum of 3 – 6 years of related work experience at an accounting or consulting firm (ideally experience within a transaction advisory services practice at a Big 4 accounting firm or national consulting firm).
Active CPA license or equivalent certification preferred.

Salary: $130,000-$175,000 pa + 20% bonus + Unlimited PTO

Transaction Services (Experienced Managers and Senior Managers) – Melbourne

NSTR is working with a high-performing deal advisory practice with a fast growth and entrepreneurial culture in Melbourne. Our client works with leading mid-market PE and corporates across various sectors. They are looking for Experienced Managers and Senior Managers from a Big 4 or similar who are based locally or interested in relocating. Please get in touch to find out more about the firm/role.

Please get in touch with Jack Shale or email [email protected] to discuss further

Transaction Services Managers – UK

Transaction Services Managers – UK

NSTR is working alongside a globally recognised Advisory Practice with a search for a TS FDD Manager across several UK offices.

Our client is a well-respected firm looking to add multiple TS Managers up and down the country with exceptional profiles. They are looking for experienced TS Assistant Manager candidates as well as TS Manager candidates from all firms and locations in the UK, international candidates are also encouraged to apply and there will be visa/sponsorship assistance.

Ideal candidate must be adaptable and able to thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture in this ever-changing market environment.

The Transaction Services team collaborate with organisations of all shapes and sizes delivering accurate DD reports activity as well as working with reputable Private Equity houses and Investment Banks.

You’ll help bolster the companies growth across their Transaction Services business by drawing on your strong Financial Due Diligence experience whilst working with a variety of clients and being the key contact for on a day to day basis. You will also help with the development of juniors by supporting and reviewing their work.

For more details on this opportunity, to discuss the next steps in your career or to simply learn more about the market itself; Get in touch with Charlie Brown or email [email protected] for more information.

TS Associate Director – Manchester

NSTR is working alongside a fast-growing Advisory, since being acquired by a PE fund they have experienced year-on-year success and are seeking to hire an Associate Director for the team.

The ideal candidate would be an experienced Manager with exposure to acting above your grade on deals.

Ultimately, the exposure to PE deal work is the most unique selling point. A Partner on the team completed over 50% of Livingbridge’s buy-side DD over the past decade.

Package – £85,000 + 20% Bonus

Please get in touch with Will Brooks or reach out to [email protected] for more information.

Transactions Tax – Dublin

NSTR is working with an extremely reputable boutique advisory firm that recently opened its new offices in Dublin.

Our client is new looking to add further hires to the tax team at Assistant Manager / Manager/ Senior Manager level due to their continued success and growth across the team and wider service lines including Restructuring & FDD.

This exciting Transactions Tax role will support cash tax modelling, advising on the structuring of new financing, assessing the key tax impact of new borrowings, and dealing with post-transactions compliances.

Salary: Above market rate + bonus & benefits

Please get in touch with Nick Simons or email [email protected] for more information

Deals Tax – Mergers and Acquisition Senior Associate

Location: London, Manchester, and Birmingham
Salary : £55k to £65k

Candidate requirements :
Must possess a Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS) or Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) or international equivalent or have equivalent work experience.

This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country.

Ability to build internal and external relationships and networks, both within the UK and overseas

Developed communication skills, specifically in negotiating with and influencing others

Strong analytical, project management and report-writing skills.

An inquisitive mind and ability to solve problems as part of a diverse team
Ability to use tax technical knowledge & insights in a fast-paced commercial environment

What your days will look like:
Work in a team to deliver bespoke tax advice and implications in a fast-paced and evolving deals market

Play a key role in developing relationships with clients and junior members of the team

Seek specialist input from other parts of tax and wider network – in particular, Transaction Service and non-UK teams

Be actively involved in business development activities, helping to identify and research opportunities with new and existing clients

Use technical knowledge and commercial awareness to help solve important problems for our client

Take responsibility for developing your own and the team’s technical and business acumen, keeping up to date with business and economic issues, and industry insights and sharing your experience and technical knowledge as part of a team

Please get in touch with Nick Simons or email [email protected] for more information.

Transaction Services Manager/Senior Manager – London

Salary: £75,000 – £100,000pa plus bonus, benefits

NSTR are currently working with a leading private equity backed Consultancy firm which is building out their London office with a number of hires and off the back of a major FDD project win, NSTR are now recruiting a Transaction Services Manager or Senior Transaction Services Manager.

Principal Responsibilities:

Support buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, providing financial and business due diligence assistance to corporations and private equity investors
Analyse target company data to identify historical and projected operating trends, quality of earnings/assets, pro forma financials, working capital calculations, debt and debt-like items and other potential liabilities/risks which impact valuation of and negotiation with the target company
Responsible for working with senior team members on multiple complex engagements simultaneously
Manage and coordinate approach of client, engagement teams, and third-party diligence providers throughout the transaction process.

Skills/Competencies:

Ability to multi-task between responsibilities, prioritise and handle multiple requests
Strong analytical ability
Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
Expertise in Microsoft Excel for the use of data analysis, including the use of pivot tables, v lookups, arrays, PowerPivot, PowerQuery, etc.

Education/Experience Requirements:

At least 3-5 years of experience working in an assurance or transaction advisory role within a Big Four firm
Professional services background
ACA/ACCA/ICAS/CPA Qualified
Bachelor’s degree in the Financial/Accounting field from an accredited university

Advisory – London & Manchester

NSTR is currently recruiting across advisory in London and Manchester. If you are an audit/advisory professional with an exceptional track record please contact us for more information. We have vacancies for leading M&A, Transaction Advisory, Valuations and Operational TS teams who are growing exponentially.