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Posted 07 August, 2026

Corporate Finance Specialist

MJ Recruitment
Northampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Corporate Finance Executive / Assistant Manager / Manager

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Northampton | Hybrid | £55,000 + Uncapped Bonus (OTE £85,000)

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing and entrepreneurial Corporate Finance advisory team working on a diverse range of M&A, fundraising, valuation and strategic advisory assignments across the UK mid-market.

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This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Corporate Finance professional looking to accelerate their career within a high-performing advisory environment.

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We are particularly interested in speaking with:

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  • Qualified Corporate Finance professionals already working in advisory.
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  • Qualified accountants (ACA) from Practice at Manager level or above with demonstrable Corporate Finance, Transaction Services or Deal Advisory experience.
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  • Qualified ACCA or CIMA professionals from industry with strong commercial finance experience, ideally including M&A, acquisitions, business partnering, strategic finance, financial modelling, investment appraisal or transaction support.
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  • Candidates must have UK experience. Applicants with an audit-only background will not be suitable for this opportunity.
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The Role

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Working alongside experienced Corporate Finance Partners and Directors, you'll play a key role in delivering transactions from initial engagement through to successful completion. You'll gain direct client exposure and take ownership of a broad range of advisory assignments.

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Key responsibilities include:

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  • Preparing financial models, business plans and information memoranda.
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  • Supporting mergers, acquisitions, disposals and fundraising mandates.
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  • Producing company valuations and strategic financial analysis.
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  • Delivering financial due diligence assignments.
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  • Identifying acquisition targets, investors and buyers through detailed market research.
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  • Building strong relationships with clients, advisers and key stakeholders.
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  • Supporting clients with strategic growth, succession and exit planning.
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About You

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You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with UK experience and a genuine interest in Corporate Finance.

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You'll ideally have:

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  • Experience within Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, Deal Advisory or M or
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  • An ACA qualification gained in Practice, operating at Manager level or above with commercial transaction exposure; or
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  • An ACCA or CIMA qualification gained in industry, with experience in commercial finance, strategic finance, business partnering, financial modelling or transaction-related projects.
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  • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
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  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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  • The confidence to work directly with business owners, investors and senior decision-makers.
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  • A full UK driving licence.
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What's on Offer

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  • £55,000 basic salary.
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  • Uncapped performance bonus (average first-year earnings circa £85,000).
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  • Exposure to high-profile and mid-market transactions.
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  • Early client responsibility and meaningful deal involvement.
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  • Structured mentoring from experienced Corporate Finance professionals.
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  • Clear progression within a growing and ambitious advisory firm.
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  • Hybrid working and an excellent benefits package.
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If you're a commercially minded finance professional looking to move into—or further develop your career within—Corporate Finance, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.