The Role
Lead and manage a corporate finance team, oversee client transactions (MBOs, disposals, acquisitions, fundraising, valuations), ensure compliance with AW and FCA standards, provide specialist advice, support partners, and deliver high-quality client service.
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About Us
Build something exceptional, with us...
Our ambition is clear and openly bold.
Build something exceptional, with us...
Our ambition is clear and openly bold.
Armstrong Watson is on a journey to more than double our turnover by 2030, through disciplined organic growth, the attraction of outstanding talent, and the selective acquisition of like‑minded firms.
But growth alone is not the goal.
Reputation is.
And reputation is earned, not inherited.
Reputation is.
And reputation is earned, not inherited.
Our strategic intent is simple to say and hard to deliver.
To become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK.
The firm business owners talk about.
The firm lawyers and bankers recommend without hesitation.
To become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK.
The firm business owners talk about.
The firm lawyers and bankers recommend without hesitation.
To achieve this, we are building the best Accounting and Financial Advisory firm to deal with, not just in the North, but across the UK. Exceptional service, deep expertise, trusted relationships, and absolute reliability define everything we do. These are not slogans; they are standards we hold ourselves to every day.
At our core, we exist for one reason, to help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind.
This strategy sets the direction.
Our people, our values‑led culture, and our standards will deliver it.
Our people, our values‑led culture, and our standards will deliver it.
We are looking for people who want more than the next job. People who care deeply about:
- Standards and professionalism
- Doing work they are proud to put their name to
- Building long‑term client relationships
- Being part of a firm with real momentum and intent
If you want to grow with a business that is ambitious, values‑driven, and serious about excellence, Armstrong Watson offers opportunity and expectation in equal measure.
What you will find here:
What you will find here:
- A firm with clear direction and momentum
- Clients who value advice and relationships
- Colleagues who care about doing things properly
- A culture built on Passion, Trust, Humanity and Honesty
- Genuine opportunity to shape your career as the firm grows
This is our moment, and our vision is clear, to build something genuinely remarkable.
The Role
We are looking to recruit a Corporate Finance Manager to join our Leeds office. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated person to maximise their career potential within our Corporate Finance team.
The Armstrong Watson Corporate Finance team includes 5 Partners, significant deal flow, and a wide variety of corporate finance projects.
The main elements of the role will include:
- Managing a team of Assistant Managers and Executives across the Corporate Finance team
- Ensuring full implementation of all client work projects in line with both AW and FCA expected standards and procedures
- Working alongside the existing team on a variety of exciting transactions including MBO’s, Disposals, Acquisitions, Private Equity fundraising, Debt fundraising, company valuations and other strategic advice
- Providing specialist input and direction into projects, formulating and providing advice to clients
- Managing and playing an active role in ensuring a first class service is provided to our clients
- Being at the heart of our business advisory offering as well as supporting the Corporate Finance Partners and interacting with our clients directly
The Candidate
In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:
- Previous Corporate Finance experience
- Experience of managing junior team members
- A professional qualification (accounting or corporate finance)
- Have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and have an eye for detail
- Be motivated and determined to help our clients and provide an exemplary service on all set assignments
- Be a confident character and keen to develop your career in Corporate Finance
The Benefits
In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:
- Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
- Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
- Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
- Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
- Paid flu jabs and eye tests
- Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
- Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
- Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials
- Paid professional membership fees
In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.
When you're with us... we're with you.
About
To learn more about a career with Armstrong Watson, including our culture and values, visit the Careers Page of our website: Careers | Armstrong Watson
Skills Required
- Previous Corporate Finance experience
- Experience of managing junior team members
- Professional qualification (accounting or corporate finance)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
- Motivated and determined to provide exemplary client service
- Confident character and keen to develop a career in Corporate Finance
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The Company
What We Do
Armstrong Watson is a long-standing firm of accountants, business, and financial advisers that has been supporting clients across the North of England and Scotland since 1867. They provide a comprehensive range of services, including accountancy, audit, tax, payroll, corporate finance, wealth management, and insolvency. With a focus on building long-term relationships, they aim to help businesses and individuals achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind through tailored, expert professional advice.
