Due Diligence Associate Director

RSM; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is looking for a Due Diligence Associate Director to join their Birmingham office, focusing on financial due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions. Candidates should be qualified Chartered Accountants with experience in transaction services, capable of leading teams and building client relationships. The role includes significant opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment, along with a competitive rewards package including hybrid working.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

27 days holiday

Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits

Individual healthcare cover

Access to on-demand courses

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Transaction services or Corporate Finance.
• Experience in writing high-quality due diligence reports.
• Strong understanding of deal mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Leading engagement processes and fieldwork teams.
• Directing financial analysis for due diligence reports.
• Liaising with clients and other advisors during transactions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Commercial Awareness

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Due Diligence Associate Director

We are searching for an experienced Due Diligence Associate Director.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance.

Our solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organizational goals. Whether supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting experts work as one cohesive team. We prioritize simplicity, providing data-driven insights, value-added assurance, and high-quality execution to empower our clients in building sustainable, future-fit businesses.

It's an exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growth plans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed to enhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expert consultants, embracing a digital-first approach, strengthening our global presence, and building strong client relationships.

We are looking for an ambitious Associate Director to join our growing Due Diligence team. The successful candidate will assist in executing financial due diligence assignments on both buy-side and sell-side transactions and support the team in new business generation.

Our Transaction Services team is award-winning and highly regarded in the marketplace. The team specializes in financial due diligence, advising clients on business acquisitions and investments. Deal values typically range from £5m to £250m.

This role offers an opportunity to join the fast-moving world of Corporate Finance and Transaction Services. You will work alongside a team of professionals and play an integral role in leading the execution of financial due diligence projects on both buy-side and sell-side transactions, as well as contributing to the ongoing growth of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading engagement processes, reporting directly to the partner.
• Leading fieldwork teams.
• Directing financial analysis on target businesses for inclusion in due diligence reports.
• Liaising with clients, target businesses, and other professional advisors during transaction execution.
• Developing industry, channel, and economic expertise.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning, and enjoys connecting with people? Are you passionate about sustainability, business, delivering quality, and team-focused? If so, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we seek in our ideal candidate:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in Transaction services or the wider Corporate Finance department.
• Prior experience in writing high-quality, value-added due diligence reports.
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for understanding how businesses operate.
• A strong understanding of deal mechanics.
• High levels of accuracy, diligence, and integrity.
• Commercially minded and a critical thinker.
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally, and to work well in a team.

What we can offer you:

We recognize that our people are our most valuable assets. We offer a flexible rewards and benefits package to support your personal and professional fulfillment:

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• 27 days holiday.
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including financial tools, electric car scheme, and virtual GP access.
• Individual healthcare cover.
• Access to over 300 on-demand courses developed by our Talent Development team.

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Permanent

BIRMINGHAM

Transaction Advisory

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