At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.
Job DescriptionWhat will you be doing?
We are seeking a talented Manager to join our Value Creation team within Transaction Services in London. The team delivers a broad range of services spanning pre-deal operational due diligence and value creation, through to separation and carve‑out support, as well as post-deal integration and value realisation. Working closely with colleagues across S&W - including Consulting, Corporate Finance, FDD and Operational Restructuring - the purpose of this role is to provide Private Equity and Corporate clients with exceptional value-add service across all stages of the deal life cycle.
As Manager, your responsibilities will include among others
Clients
Lead sections of value creation engagements across all stages of the deal life cycle, leveraging Consulting SMEs (e.g., Technology and Cyber) and supporting the full continuum from operational due diligence (and technology) through to post‑merger integration and value realisation. Responsibilities include:
- Drafting and agreeing scopes of work, and budgets.
- Ensuring completion of client risk management procedures.
- Shaping sections of operational due diligence deliverables, as well as separation and integration plans.
- Taking increasing ownership of due diligence reporting, project/programme management and client reporting.
- Leading certain aspects of operational, technology, and value creation due diligence, including client and Target interactions.
- Managing junior’s work and coordinating SME input from other service lines.
- Drafting, reviewing, and supporting the presentation of reports and other client deliverables.
- Starting to build a client network.
Team
- Provide clear delegation and oversight of work delivered by junior team members, ensuring high‑quality outputs and supporting the development of robust client deliverables.
- Motivate, coach, and develop junior staff through structured, “on‑the‑job” one‑to‑one training and continuous feedback.
- Support team recruitment and growth, including participation in interviews, assessment activities, and case study evaluations.
Business development
- Drive the development of proposals - often in collaboration with other teams.
- Building deep expertise in industry sectors.
- Support the creation and presentation of client‑facing points of view and thought leadership materials.
- Support internal and team‑focused business development initiatives (e.g., training sessions, MI activities).
Cross-selling/ service development with other lines of service
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across other S&W teams, developing strong internal stakeholder relationships and supporting cross‑service initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you should
- Proven experience within a professional services firm, boutique consultancy or corporate with considerable experience in pre-deal operational due diligence and value creation, separation/ carve-outs, post-deal integration and value realisation
- Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills and understanding of business applications (Power BI etc)
- Experience of business development activities, including drafting and proposals
Professional Qualifications and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, or related field.
- Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MSc Finance) is advantageous
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA/ CFA (or equivalent) is advantageous
As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
- Competitive salary
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Pension contribution
- Hybrid working model (role dependent)
- Generous holiday package
- Option to purchase additional holiday
- Shared parental leave
- Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Eye care support
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.
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What We Do
As top 10 fastest growing UK accounting and advisory firm, we’ve been there, as a trusted partner, helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
In a world that is constantly evolving we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that really make a difference.
Since 1881, we’ve been a trusted partner, building a legacy on expertise, simplicity, and an unrelenting commitment to client success.
It is our vision to be the go-to professional services firm for growing businesses and private clients who have complex, diverse needs. Our specialists provide an extensive range of services from tax and accountancy, to assurance and financial advisory services.
We are a business built on expertise, driven by ambition, and defined by our purpose - helping businesses and individuals both in the UK and internationally navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
