Due Diligence Associate Director

RSM; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Due Diligence Associate Director to lead financial due diligence projects within Corporate Finance and Transaction Services. The role involves executing due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions, and overseeing teams. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong expertise in Transactions services, particularly within the TMT sector. This role offers a flexible benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Study Support

Hybrid and Flexible working

27 Days Holiday

Wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in Transactions services.
• Experience with TMT sector deals.
• Ability to write high-quality due diligence reports.
• Genuine interest in understanding business operations.
• Knowledge of deal mechanics.
• High accuracy, diligence, and integrity.
• Strong commercial mindset and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement processes and report to the partner.
• Oversee fieldwork teams.
• Conduct financial analysis for due diligence reports.
• Liaise with clients and advisors during transactions.
• Develop industry and economic expertise.

Skills

Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA or equivalent)

Experience in Transactions services

Strong experience with TMT sector deals

Experience in writing high-quality due diligence reports

Understanding business operations

Knowledge of deal mechanics

High accuracy and integrity

Commercial mindset

Critical thinking skills

Ability to build relationships

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification

Job description

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

We are searching for an experienced Due Diligence Associate Director to make an impact at RSM UK. Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM’s current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role in driving the firm’s growth, with over 1,700 people delivering nearly £200m revenue.

At the heart of Consulting are six solutions: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions support clients in achieving strategic goals and empower our people to develop their careers.

The Associate Director will assist in executing financial due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions and support business development. The Transaction Services team specializes in financial due diligence for business acquisitions and investments, typically in the £20m to £500m range.

This role offers an opportunity to join the fast-moving world of Corporate Finance and Transaction Services, leading the execution of financial due diligence projects and contributing to business growth.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading engagement processes and reporting directly to the partner.
2. Leading fieldwork teams.
3. Conducting financial analysis of target businesses for due diligence reports.
4. Liaising with clients, target businesses, and advisors during transactions.
5. 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? If you spot inefficiencies and are passionate about improvements, this role is for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Our ideal candidate will have:

1. Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent).
2. Experience in Transactions services.
3. Strong experience with TMT sector deals and interest in this sector.
4. Experience in writing high-quality, value-adding due diligence reports.
5. Genuine interest in understanding business operations.
6. Knowledge of deal mechanics.
7. High accuracy, diligence, and integrity.
8. Commercial mindset and critical thinking skills.
9. Ability to build relationships internally and externally, and be a team player.

What we offer:

We recognize our people as our most valuable asset and offer a flexible reward and benefits package, including:

• Study Support
• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 27 Days Holiday, with options to purchase additional days
• Wellbeing benefits, including financial tools, electric car scheme, and virtual GP access
• Access to 300+ courses on demand by our Talent Development team.

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