assistant/associate in deals services | due diligence - thessaloniki

Our Deals Services team is a leading provider of Corporate Finance, M&A advisory, and Capital Raising services in Greece. We support high-profile transactions across a wide range of industries, delivering strategic advice and hands-on execution at every stage of the deal process. Our experienced professionals work with a diverse client base — including large Greek and multinational corporations, SMEs, private equity funds, banks, and institutional investors — helping them unlock value and achieve their strategic objectives.

The role in detail

The Due Diligence team of Grant Thornton Greece is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Due Diligence Assistant / Associate Advisor to join our Deals Services team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the financial due diligence process for mergers and acquisitions, investments, and other financial transactions. Collaborating with a diverse team of experts, you will offer critical insights and support to clients across various industries. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior finance professional to develop their skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

As part of the Deals – Due Diligence team, your role will involve conducting in-depth financial analysis on historical financial figures, identifying key business drivers and applying critical thinking in order to arrive to a normalized picture of the company’s financial state and preparing detailed presentations. Additionally, you will have the chance to enhance your skills through continuous learning and professional development, positioning yourself for growth and advancement in your career.

The key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Collect and analyze financial data from target companies.

• Review financial statements and other financial documents.

• Identify key financial trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Assist in the preparation of detailed due diligence reports.

• Summarize financial findings and provide insights to senior consultants.

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of reports.

To be successful at this role you need the following (hard and soft skills):

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or Economics with an excellent academic record.

• Master’s degree or relevant professional qualifications (ACCA, ACA, CFA) in any of the above-mentioned disciplines will be considered a strong asset.

• Familiarity and a good understanding of basic accounting concepts (knowledge of IFRS is considered a plus).

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Problem-solving, analytical, presentation, and report-writing skills.

• Up to 2 years (Assistant) or +2 years (Associate) of relevant professional experience, preferably in due diligence/audit within an audit/consulting firm.

• Fluency in Greek and English, both orally and verbally.

• Military obligations fulfilled (if applicable)

What’s in it for You?

At Grant Thornton Greece, we believe that great work deserves great rewards! Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 🌈 Diverse and inclusive workplace

• 🏋️‍♂️ Friendly, Dynamic Working environment

• 💰 Competitive Salary & Bonus

• 🩺 Insurance Program for all GT members

• 👩‍🏫 Fully funded Training & Professional Qualifications

• 🏖 Extra Days-off: August Freedays, Volunteering Days, Early leave days

• 🏃🏽‍♂️ Corporate Sports Teams (e.g., Running, Basketball, Volleyball)

• 🎁 Exclusive Discounts: Special offers and discounts for employees

• 🚗 Company Car (depending on job level)