Job Description

Transaction Services Director - Xeinadin Group

Location:

Manchester

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

The Role

As we continue to scale our Corporate Finance offering, we are seeking a Transaction Services Director with the vision, authority and technical strength to elevate and lead our due diligence capability. You will be supported by an extensive regional network and the resources of a modern, forward-thinking advisory group.

You will advise clients through complex and often transformational transactions, leading mandates delivered by our existing teams across the group and acting as central point of expertise and quality assurance whilst building a best-in-class financial due diligence function within Xeinadin. You'll refine, standardise and strengthen processes, develop quality frameworks, and ultimately build and lead a dedicated TS team.

What You'll Do

Advisory Leadership

Lead and advise our SME and OMB clients on a wide range of complex transactions, including disposals, mergers, acquisitions and platform builds (including PE Backed). Provide clear, commercially grounded recommendations throughout the deal. Manage relationships with business owners, investors, private equity houses and other stakeholders.

Due Diligence Lead

Act as the firm's primary lead for financial due diligence engagements. Oversee scoping, planning, execution and reporting across multiple concurrent mandates. Strengthen our TS processes, methodologies, and outputs to deliver consistency and excellence group-wide. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and insight.

Team & Capability Building

Collaborate initially with existing diligence resource across the group, leading multidisciplinary teams on live engagements. Build and grow a dedicated TS team as the service line develops. Mentor and develop talent, instilling high professional standards and a collaborative, growth-minded culture.

Commercial & Strategic Contribution

Support business development, attend pitches, and help drive revenue growth in the Corporate Finance function. Contribute to broader strategic initiatives to strengthen our overall M&A offering.

What We're Looking For

A highly experienced Transaction Services professional, typically ACA/ACCA qualified, with a strong background in financial due diligence. Demonstrable experience advising SME/OMB clients and handling complex, multi-stakeholder transactions. Strong commercial judgement, communication skills and the ability to inspire confidence in clients. Ambition, energy and a collaborative mindset aligned with Xeinadin's entrepreneurial culture.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Life insurance Private medical insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M2