The Role
Leads financial due diligence and transaction services assignments, manages strategic client relationships, originates fee-generating work, controls portfolio finances, mentors senior staff, advises on complex matters, and contributes to service-line strategy and business development. The role requires strong commercial judgment, technical expertise, networking ability, and leadership across client engagements and firm initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In
At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower. By joining DJH we'll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we'll achieve great things.
Let's talk about the role...
As an Associate Director/Director, you will take a strategic leadership role managing a substantial portfolio and driving significant commercial outcomes. You will lead high-value projects, champion service excellence, mentor senior talent, and help shape the future direction of your service line. This is a role of real influence - where you will balance technical excellence with commercial acumen, build lasting client partnerships, and contribute to DJH's continued growth.
You'll:
You'll:
- Lead and manage on financial due diligence/transaction services assignments and manage key client relationships, acting as senior point of contact on strategic accounts, ensuring exceptional service delivery, driving client satisfaction, and creating long-term value
- Originate and develop substantial fee-generating work, with responsibility for bringing in significant mandates from a network of referrers and clients and cultivating opportunities that flow to the broader team
- Manage strategic financial control across your portfolio - driving strong commercial outcomes through smart budgeting, effective WIP and debt control, and confident deployment of team resources
- Mentor and develop senior staff (typically 1–5 team members), fostering their technical growth, identifying emerging talent, and creating an inclusive culture where your team thrives
- Contribute to service line strategy and innovation, actively participating in business development, championing new ideas, and helping position DJH for future success
- Provide senior technical advice and expertise on complex due diligence matters and apply sound commercial judgment, offering strategic solutions, and making confident decisions with increasing autonomy
- Build and maintain strong external relationships through key networks and stakeholder engagement, strengthening your personal reputation and DJH’s market position
Let's talk about you and your skills...
Hungry for a new challenge, you'll:
- Have a proven track record leading client relationships and building a strong reputation through quality work, client service, and integrity
- Be commercially astute - understanding business drivers, managing case portfolios effectively, and making sound judgements that balance profitability with client value
- Be currently a Director/Associate Director/Senior Manager in Transaction Services
- Have between 5 and 10 years Transaction Services experience within a Top 20 accountancy firm or a regional/boutique advisory business.
- Be a confident people leader, with proven experience developing and mentoring senior colleagues, and creating an environment where they can flourish
- Have significant technical expertise in your field, with the ability to handle complex client issues independently and offer strategic solutions with confidence
- Be commercially ambitious and proactive in business development - comfortable with fee responsibility and skilled at building external networks and identifying growth opportunities
- Be an organised, strategic thinker who can manage competing priorities, work with greater autonomy, and contribute positively across the broader Firm
- Be ACA or ACCA qualified and be a confident communicator who wants to have a real influence over the future strategy and shape of the Team
Let's talk benefits...
Here's a few reasons to come and join us, but you'll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday allowance with an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Flexible hybrid working
- Salary-sacrifice car scheme
- Tailored learning and development
- Company pension
- Health MOTs
- Mental health support
- A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar
For more information, visit www.djh.co.uk
If Associate Director/Director with us sounds good, then what's stopping you? Apply today!
About
Born not so long ago in 2021, DJH was founded on a fantastic opportunity – the merger of two of Stoke-on-Trent’s leading firms. But since then, we’ve not looked back. We’ve gone from strength to strength, with more like-minded firms joining us on our mission to achieve great things. With offices across the UK and Ireland, we’re an experienced, Top 40 accountancy and business advisory group, who share the same values and ambitions, and most importantly, a passion for people. Our values run through everything that we do. We live them. We breathe them. By fostering a team-first culture based on honesty, passion, and ambition, we create long-lasting, trusted partnerships. We're also proud to be B Corp certified, a recognition that demonstrates our commitment to using our business as a force for good. From enhanced family-friendly policies to environmental improvements and community volunteer days, we're continuously working to make a positive impact for our team, clients, communities, and the planet. We’re on the hunt for brilliant people – individuals who aren’t just technically brilliant but also driven by a passion for finding innovative solutions and constantly pushing the boundaries to achieve great things together. Each of our team plays a vital role in shaping the culture of our business, helping us grow, evolve, and succeed together. As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us on this exciting journey.
Skills Required
- Currently a Director, Associate Director, or Senior Manager in Transaction Services
- Five to ten years of Transaction Services experience
- Experience within a Top 20 accountancy firm or regional or boutique advisory business
- Proven track record leading client relationships and delivering high-quality client service
- Commercial acumen, including portfolio management, profitability, budgeting, work-in-progress, and debt control
- Experience developing and mentoring senior colleagues
- Significant technical expertise handling complex due diligence matters independently
- Business development experience, including fee responsibility, external networking, and identifying growth opportunities
- Strong organizational and strategic-thinking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities autonomously
- ACA or ACCA qualification
- Confident communication skills and willingness to influence team and service-line strategy
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The Company
What We Do
DJH is an award-winning, B Corp certified accountancy and business advisory group with offices across the UK and Ireland, focused on delivering exceptional service and positive impact.
