Sumer
M&A Associate
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M&A Associate
Department: M&A
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: London Acre House
Description
Sumer is the fastest-growing accountancy practice in the UK, dedicated to championing small and medium businesses and helping communities prosper across the UK and Ireland. This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious team at the early stages of its journey.
Operating within a buy and build “Hub and Spoke” business model, we combine the indispensable value of leading regional practices with the tech, scale, and breadth of expertise of a national organisation.
M&A is fundamental to the Sumer business model and is critical to the overall growth strategy. Sat at the centre of the Sumer Group, this role will be part of a small M&A team that is dedicated to executing M&A opportunities across the UK and potentially internationally.
A fast-paced and diverse role, working in a collaborative culture, it requires high-energy, experience of the M&A lifecycle and most importantly, an open mindset and willingness to learn!
Key Responsibilities
- Researching, collecting and organising financial and operational data from multiple sources in order to inform the M&A strategy
- Helping to drive and maintain data accuracy, integrity, and consistency in support of M&A activity
- Working with the M&A team to evaluate potential new acquisitions targets against set criteria and performance KPIs.
- Support the production and drafting of compelling board level reports associated with the acquisition strategy, as well as the ongoing performing monitoring of acquisitions across set KPIs.
- Support and undertake financial due diligence activity conducted by the Sumer M&A team on potential targets.
- Building relationships with a number of stakeholders outside of the direct M&A team: Sumer Exco and the Board, third party introducers, management teams of potential targets, management teams of acquired target.
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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Demonstrable experience working in M&A related functions e.g. transactions services or corporate finance
- Knowledge/qualifications relating to financial performance (e.g. ACA, ACCA or relevant degree)
- Strong analytical and data modelling skills including high degree of competency using supporting tools such as Microsoft Excel and other data visualisation tools, making analysis accessible and meaningful
- Ability to translate financial analysis into clear, concise written reports, preparing high-quality first drafts for review
- Ability to coach and develop analysts, particularly in delivering financial analysis and due diligence reports
- A keen interest in M&A and supporting acquisition activities
- Commercially minded, adaptable and proactive, with a willingness to take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment
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What's in it for you
- You will develop and enhance a wide range of M&A-related skills, and gain exposure to commercial considerations when evaluating businesses
- You will gain understanding of the end-to-end deal process from origination through to completion
- You will develop an understanding of the legal complexities of a deal and how to deal with complex legal documents
- The M&A team is at the heart of the Sumer Group, where you will working closely with C-suite and senior leaders from across the group
- Sumer has a flexible working policy – please ask for more detail!
- Sumer offers a competitive benefits package
- An environment to grow and create your own career opportunities
Belong @ Sumer
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