We're looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.   Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.   What does Access offer you?  We offer a flexible, hybrid working environment where you can balance work and life while maintaining a strong office team-based culture. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.  You will start with 25 days annual leave that increases with your seniority in the company, a private healthcare and life insurance. We pride ourselves on being an organisation that gives back so you’ll also have one charity day allocated to support a cause that matters to you. There are plenty of other perks. Apply to find out more. About you: We’re looking for a motivated Junior M&A Research Analyst to join our Origination team and help us discover exciting new acquisition opportunities for The Access Group. If you have a passion for B2B SaaS and a basic understanding of M&A, this is a great chance to deepen your knowledge. In this role, you’ll be researching companies and markets to spot potential acquisition targets, gaining valuable experience along the way. You'll need to be skilled in research, comfortable using Excel and PowerPoint, and able to work well with different teams. If you have strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a keen eye for detail, this role presents a strong opportunity to advance your career in the M&A field. Day-to-day, you will: Conduct research on companies, markets, and geographies to identify new investment opportunities Prepare reports and presentations to summarize research findings Collaborate with the M&A team and divisional members (including VCPs, Sales, and Product) to develop a clear M&A strategy Your skills and experiences might also include: Bachelor’s degree with 1-4 years of industry experience (e.g., sales, project management, consulting, accounting, audit) Experience in the technology or software industry Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Strong research and analytical skills What are we all about?  The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered providers of business management software to small and mid-sized organisations in the UK, Ireland, USA and Asia Pacific. It helps more than 100,000 customers across commercial and non-profit sectors become more productive and efficient. Our products and solutions go beyond providing technology, we connect the right people with the right data, at the right time, through Access Workspace. At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity. Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let's make a difference together. Love Work. Love Life. Be You.