Apprenticeship · Level 7 (Master's)
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Transaction Services - Mergers & Acquisitions - BrightStart Higher Apprenticeship

Deloitte
Manchester

Expected closing date: Monday, 26 October 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a 4-year, Level 7 ACA Apprenticeship with the ICAEW, equivalent to a Master's Degree.
  • Work in Transaction Services, advising on mergers and acquisitions for high-profile clients.
  • Requires 104 UCAS points (or 260 if before 2017) from top 3 A-Levels, completed by Summer 2027.
  • Hybrid working model with a mix of office, home, and client site work.
  • Application deadline is Monday 26th October 2026.

About the Role

About the Team

Our Transaction Services teams provide due diligence and other deal advisory services for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). You’ll help clients executing deals, often large global transactions with high-profile clients.

What You'll Do

As a member of the Transaction Services team, you will assist clients during the M&A process through analysis, advice, and reporting. You will work on complex acquisitions and joint ventures in the UK, combining market-leading approaches with M&A technologies.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing an understanding of target businesses by interpreting information memoranda, business plans, and publicly available data.
  • Reviewing and evaluating financial projections and reporting on key issues.
  • Participating in marketing and practice development activities.

You will be allocated to an industry area for specialisation.

Development and Qualifications

This is a 4-year, Level 7 Apprenticeship with the ICAEW, leading to the world-renowned ACA qualification, equivalent to a Master’s Degree upon completion.

You will gain valuable experience by spending time in different M&A offering areas to build a comprehensive understanding of the business. The programme includes:

  • A comprehensive induction programme.
  • Ongoing professional development through your project team, mentoring, and a dedicated buddy.

Work Environment

Deloitte operates a hybrid system, combining office and home working. Client-site visits may be required for client-facing roles. Meetings will be a mix of online and in-person. Your final assessment and induction will be in-person.

Accessible workspaces are provided. Further flexibility can be discussed for health conditions or caring responsibilities.

Application Information

  • Closing Deadline: Monday 26th October 2026. Applications are recommended as soon as possible, as some roles may close early due to high demand.
  • Policy: Strict one application per year policy for Early Careers opportunities.
  • Visa Sponsorship: The salary for this role does not meet the minimum threshold for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.