Deal Advisory Associate

Job Description

Deal Advisory Associate – Debt Advisory

Are you a newly qualified ACA or ACCA looking to move into a truly commercial, deal-focused environment?

Sowena Group are partnered exclusively with a dynamic and growing Debt Advisory firm in Manchester, in their search for a new Deal Advisory Associate. This role will be working directly under a brilliant and entrepreneurial CEO who’s passionate about coaching and developing talent. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the best, gain first-hand client exposure, and ultimately run your own client portfolio as you progress.

As a Deal Advisory Associate, you’ll play a key role in helping clients secure the right funding solutions to support growth, acquisitions, or refinancing. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll work directly with business owners, CFOs, and private equity-backed management teams to get debt deals across the line.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead on live debt advisory transactions from inception through to completion.
• Liaise directly with clients to understand funding requirements and structure tailored solutions.
• Prepare financial analysis, debt capacity models, and lender packs to support proposals.
• Approach and negotiate with funders, presenting offers and managing deal processes.
• Conduct market and lender research to identify appropriate financing partners.
• Contribute to pitch documents and presentations for new client opportunities.
• Work closely with the CEO and senior team to deliver exceptional client service and commercial outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with banks, alternative lenders, and private credit funds.

As you grow in confidence and capability, you’ll take full ownership of your own client portfolio managing end-to-end relationships and leading transactions independently.

About You

You’ll be a commercially-minded, ambitious newly qualified professional who thrives in a fast-moving, deal-driven environment. You’ll have the analytical rigour to assess complex financials, but the people skills to engage confidently with clients and lenders alike.

Qualifications/Skills

• ACA or ACCA qualification (recently qualified or up to 2 years PQE) / alternatively a background in banking, corporate finance, credit analysis, leverage finance, or other related analytical roles.
• Experience within Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, M&A, or a commercially-focused audit role.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive, driven attitude and genuine interest in deals and funding.

Details

• Base salary circa £50,000
• Bonus Highly competitive and performance-linked
• Progression Direct mentorship from the CEO and a defined path to managing your own portfolio and genuine exposure from the outset
• Environment Entrepreneurial, supportive, and collaborative culture

This is an exceptional opportunity for a newly qualified accountant ready to make the jump into the deal world, learning directly from an experienced leader and gaining exposure to a wide range of clients and transactions.

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, apply with your up to date CV or get in touch with Mackenzie Harrop at Sowena Group.