307 Advisory jobs in the United Kingdom

• Provide comprehensive financial advice and planning services to clients.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including investment appraisals and risk assessments.
• Develop and implement effective tax planning strategies.
• Assist clients with business valuation, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Prepare and interpret complex financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and legislation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their evolving needs.
• Collaborate with other professionals, such as solicitors and investment managers, to provide holistic advice.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends, economic developments, and changes in financial regulations.
• Contribute to the development of new service offerings and business strategies.
• Mentor and support junior members of the advisory team.

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, or equivalent).
• Significant post-qualification experience in accounting and financial advisory.
• Strong understanding of UK financial regulations and tax laws.
• Proven experience in financial planning, investment analysis, and business advisory.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and accounting software.
• Ability to manage multiple client portfolios and deadlines effectively.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Commitment to professional development and ethical practice.

Please note this role is based across the following locations. You must be located in the following locations to apply: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester

About The Opportunity:

Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals.

Integrating the disciplines of financial advisory, management consulting, strategic communications, risk advisory and people advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress.

We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to financial performance, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty.

What You'll Be Doing:

Our programme offers a 3-year experience where you'll work towards your chartered accountancy qualification while gaining invaluable experience across our Financial Advisory business. From day one, after your induction, you'll dive into real-world projects, developing both technical expertise and broader business advisory skills.

Here's what you can expect

• Support senior colleagues with advising clients on commercial restructuring issues on several high-profile projects.
• Support a portfolio of insolvency appointments.
• Conduct market research, analyse data, and create insightful, clear reports and presentations.
• Produce high-quality deliverables within set timelines.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations, learning directly from experienced professionals.
• Build sector-specific knowledge and understanding.
• Maintain relevant qualifications and pursue further learning, including professional certifications.

What sets our programme apart is the opportunity to rotate through our specialist teams, where you'll explore key areas such as corporate turnaround, M&A solutions, business valuations, and global capital markets, gaining a well-rounded foundation in financial advisory.

What We're Looking For:

• Achieved or on track for a 2.1 in any degree discipline from any UK university
• Graduating before September 2026
• Achieved a minimum of 136 UCAS points (or equivalent), including either Maths, a Science, Economics or Business Studies.
• Minimum GCSE English grade of 6
• Ability to align with Teneo's core values. Read about them here.
• Ability to work at one of the following locations: Dublin, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow or Edinburgh.

Application Process:

Stage 1: Online application and CV submission

Stage 2: Blended assessment - includes a video interview

Stage 3: Assessment centre

Our Commitment To Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and new ideas are essential for us to meaningfully partner with our clients globally. We are committed to investing in our people and fostering an environment of dignity and respect to create a sense of purpose and belonging for all.

In support of these objectives, we engage in targeted action to support our people, especially those from under-represented groups, in overcoming barriers and ensuring that each person is afforded the same opportunities to grow, develop and bring their whole self to work. We are taking active steps to build a culture of thinking, acting and leading inclusively that is embedded throughout our business. See here how Teneo is making a difference.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field from a top-tier university.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, or transaction services.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and accounting principles.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel (advanced modeling) and PowerPoint (presentation development).
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work effectively under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated interest and understanding of capital markets and corporate finance.
• Previous experience in M&A advisory or capital markets is highly preferred.

Financial Crime Advisory – Global Payments London (4 days in the office) Up to £90,000 + excellent benefits + discretionary bonus

This Financial Crime Advisory role is with a global payments firm operating in a fast-paced environment, supporting a broad mix of corporate and institutional clients. This is a financial crime opportunity for a confident Financial Crime professional with excellent stakeholder management skills who can hit the ground running.

The role will involve working closely with the first line of defence to identify, manage and mitigate financial crime risk but you will sit in the second line. This includes acting as the main point of contact for financial crime queries, supporting new business initiatives and client migrations, reviewing client activity to ensure onboarding and monitoring are consistent, and helping design and implement new systems and controls. You will also provide financial crime advice, training and best practice guidance across the business.

We are looking for someone with a solid track record in financial crime within the payments sector, able to operate in an advisory capacity and deliver pragmatic, risk-based guidance.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Financial Crime
• At least 2 years in a 2nd line financial crime advisory capacity
• Strong knowledge and proven ability to conduct risk assessments
• 4+ years’ experience across at least two regulated payments firms
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence in a fast-paced environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a financial crime professional who enjoys both the technical and advisory aspects of the role and wants to make an impact in a global payments environment.

Financial Crime Advisory – Global Payments London (4 days in the office) Up to £90,000 + excellent benefits + discretionary bonus

This Financial Crime Advisory role is with a global payments firm operating in a fast-paced environment, supporting a broad mix of corporate and institutional clients. This is a financial crime opportunity for a confident Financial Crime professional with excellent stakeholder management skills who can hit the ground running.

The role will involve working closely with the first line of defence to identify, manage and mitigate financial crime risk but you will sit in the second line. This includes acting as the main point of contact for financial crime queries, supporting new business initiatives and client migrations, reviewing client activity to ensure onboarding and monitoring are consistent, and helping design and implement new systems and controls. You will also provide financial crime advice, training and best practice guidance across the business.

We are looking for someone with a solid track record in financial crime within the payments sector, able to operate in an advisory capacity and deliver pragmatic, risk-based guidance.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Financial Crime
• At least 2 years in a 2nd line financial crime advisory capacity
• Strong knowledge and proven ability to conduct risk assessments
• 4+ years’ experience across at least two regulated payments firms
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence in a fast-paced environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a financial crime professional who enjoys both the technical and advisory aspects of the role and wants to make an impact in a global payments environment.

Financial Crime Advisory – Global Payments London (4 days in the office) Up to £90,000 + excellent benefits + discretionary bonus

This Financial Crime Advisory role is with a global payments firm operating in a fast-paced environment, supporting a broad mix of corporate and institutional clients. This is a financial crime opportunity for a confident Financial Crime professional with excellent stakeholder management skills who can hit the ground running.

The role will involve working closely with the first line of defence to identify, manage and mitigate financial crime risk but you will sit in the second line. This includes acting as the main point of contact for financial crime queries, supporting new business initiatives and client migrations, reviewing client activity to ensure onboarding and monitoring are consistent, and helping design and implement new systems and controls. You will also provide financial crime advice, training and best practice guidance across the business.

We are looking for someone with a solid track record in financial crime within the payments sector, able to operate in an advisory capacity and deliver pragmatic, risk-based guidance.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Financial Crime
• At least 2 years in a 2nd line financial crime advisory capacity
• Strong knowledge and proven ability to conduct risk assessments
• 4+ years’ experience across at least two regulated payments firms
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence in a fast-paced environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a financial crime professional who enjoys both the technical and advisory aspects of the role and wants to make an impact in a global payments environment.

Financial Crime Advisory – Global Payments London (4 days in the office) Up to £90,000 + excellent benefits + discretionary bonus

This Financial Crime Advisory role is with a global payments firm operating in a fast-paced environment, supporting a broad mix of corporate and institutional clients. This is a financial crime opportunity for a confident Financial Crime professional with excellent stakeholder management skills who can hit the ground running.

The role will involve working closely with the first line of defence to identify, manage and mitigate financial crime risk but you will sit in the second line. This includes acting as the main point of contact for financial crime queries, supporting new business initiatives and client migrations, reviewing client activity to ensure onboarding and monitoring are consistent, and helping design and implement new systems and controls. You will also provide financial crime advice, training and best practice guidance across the business.

We are looking for someone with a solid track record in financial crime within the payments sector, able to operate in an advisory capacity and deliver pragmatic, risk-based guidance.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Financial Crime
• At least 2 years in a 2nd line financial crime advisory capacity
• Strong knowledge and proven ability to conduct risk assessments
• 4+ years’ experience across at least two regulated payments firms
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence in a fast-paced environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a financial crime professional who enjoys both the technical and advisory aspects of the role and wants to make an impact in a global payments environment.

Team Description

The Financial Crime team (Regulation) forms part of the Firm's second line of defence and oversees all aspects of financial crime management, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF), Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Sanctions and Fraud for the bank

The team's primary responsibilities include:

• Establishing a robust framework to prevent, detect, investigate, and report financial crime risks.
• Ensuring comprehensive financial crime policies and procedures are maintained and embedded within the business, in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the business in implementing effective systems and controls to manage financial crime risks.
• Ensuring all relevant staff receive appropriate financial crime training.
• Providing financial crime-related management information to Senior Management, highlighting relevant risks as needed.
• Positioning the team as a trusted control function dedicated to protecting the Firm from financial crime risks.

Description of role and key responsibilities

To be part of a team that ensures the Financial Crime responsibilities comply with all relevant regulations. In particular to assist in:

Policy

• Develop, maintain and implement effective fraud risk management policies and standards covering internal and external fraud, APP fraud, cyber-enabled fraud, mule accounts, and identity theft.
• Ensure fraud-related regulatory and legislative developments (e.g., FCA expectations on fraud prevention, APP fraud guidance, UK Finance best practice) are identified and policies updated promptly.
• Benchmark fraud policies and frameworks against industry peers to ensure best practice alignment.

Risk Assessments

• Maintaining effective risk assessments of AML, CTF, ABC, Sanctions, Tax Evasion, and Fraud in conjunction with the business and Operational Risk to enable a risk-based approach to the management of Financial Crime risk within the firm
• Where appropriate attend relevant fora/committees to enable timely identification of potential risks to the Financial Crime system of controls.
• Maintain the Fraud Risk Assessment framework, ensuring all key fraud typologies and scenarios are considered across business lines, client lifecycle stages, and digital channels.
• Coordinate Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) for fraud, ensuring risks are accurately identified, controls documented, and effectiveness tested.
• Partner with business units to embed ownership of fraud risks and controls within the first line of defence.
• Ensure assessment outputs are used to inform risk appetite, policy development, monitoring, and resource prioritisation.
• Present findings and control gaps to senior committees, recommending enhancements and tracking remediation actions.

Training

• Develop and deliver effective training programmes and content for Fraud, including the roll out of ace to face training to ensure staff have an adequate awareness of Financial Crime risks.
• Provide practical case studies and guidance to ensure staff can recognise and respond to fraud threats.
• Providing advice when required on Fraud related regulation and the firms related policies.

Projects

• Where appropriate, participate in or lead financial crime work streams/projects, including but not limited to AML, ABC, Sanctions and Fraud.
• Maintain a financial crime development roadmap to ensure processes and technology evolve in line with regulatory expectations, emerging risks and financial crime trends, including fraud detection, prevention, and response strategies.

General

• Build strong working relationships with other fraud and financial crime resources across the bank
• Encouraging a culture of openness, accountability, and fraud awareness across the business.
• Participation as part of the wider Financial Crime team to ensure that the whole team's objectives are achieved.

Team Description

The Financial Crime team (Regulation) forms part of the Firm's second line of defence and oversees all aspects of financial crime management, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF), Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Sanctions and Fraud for the bank

The team's primary responsibilities include:

• Establishing a robust framework to prevent, detect, investigate, and report financial crime risks.
• Ensuring comprehensive financial crime policies and procedures are maintained and embedded within the business, in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the business in implementing effective systems and controls to manage financial crime risks.
• Ensuring all relevant staff receive appropriate financial crime training.
• Providing financial crime-related management information to Senior Management, highlighting relevant risks as needed.
• Positioning the team as a trusted control function dedicated to protecting the Firm from financial crime risks.

Description of role and key responsibilities

To be part of a team that ensures the Financial Crime responsibilities comply with all relevant regulations. In particular to assist in:

Policy

• Develop, maintain and implement effective fraud risk management policies and standards covering internal and external fraud, APP fraud, cyber-enabled fraud, mule accounts, and identity theft.
• Ensure fraud-related regulatory and legislative developments (e.g., FCA expectations on fraud prevention, APP fraud guidance, UK Finance best practice) are identified and policies updated promptly.
• Benchmark fraud policies and frameworks against industry peers to ensure best practice alignment.

Risk Assessments

• Maintaining effective risk assessments of AML, CTF, ABC, Sanctions, Tax Evasion, and Fraud in conjunction with the business and Operational Risk to enable a risk-based approach to the management of Financial Crime risk within the firm
• Where appropriate attend relevant fora/committees to enable timely identification of potential risks to the Financial Crime system of controls.
• Maintain the Fraud Risk Assessment framework, ensuring all key fraud typologies and scenarios are considered across business lines, client lifecycle stages, and digital channels.
• Coordinate Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) for fraud, ensuring risks are accurately identified, controls documented, and effectiveness tested.
• Partner with business units to embed ownership of fraud risks and controls within the first line of defence.
• Ensure assessment outputs are used to inform risk appetite, policy development, monitoring, and resource prioritisation.
• Present findings and control gaps to senior committees, recommending enhancements and tracking remediation actions.

Training

• Develop and deliver effective training programmes and content for Fraud, including the roll out of ace to face training to ensure staff have an adequate awareness of Financial Crime risks.
• Provide practical case studies and guidance to ensure staff can recognise and respond to fraud threats.
• Providing advice when required on Fraud related regulation and the firms related policies.

Projects

• Where appropriate, participate in or lead financial crime work streams/projects, including but not limited to AML, ABC, Sanctions and Fraud.
• Maintain a financial crime development roadmap to ensure processes and technology evolve in line with regulatory expectations, emerging risks and financial crime trends, including fraud detection, prevention, and response strategies.

General

• Build strong working relationships with other fraud and financial crime resources across the bank
• Encouraging a culture of openness, accountability, and fraud awareness across the business.
• Participation as part of the wider Financial Crime team to ensure that the whole team's objectives are achieved.