Due Diligence Associate Director

RSM; Crewe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking a Due Diligence Associate Director to join its growing team. This role involves leading financial due diligence assignments for both buy-side and sell-side transactions while contributing to business development. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong experience in Transaction Services, particularly within the TMT sector, and will thrive in a dynamic corporate environment.

Benefits

Study Support

Hybrid and Flexible working

27 Days Holiday, with options to purchase additional days

Health, Wellbeing, and financial benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with experience in Transaction services.
• Strong experience with TMT sector deals.
• Prior experience writing high-quality due diligence reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement processes and report to the partner.
• Conduct financial analysis for due diligence reports.
• Liaise with clients and professional advisors.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Financial Analysis

Diligence

Integrity

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent)

Job description

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Due Diligence Associate Director

We are searching for an experienced Due Diligence Associate Director.

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 growth of the firm, with over 1,700 people delivering nearly £200m in revenue.

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

Role Overview

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 buy-side and sell-side transactions and support new business development.

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, typically in the £20m to £500m deal range.

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

Key Responsibilities

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

What We Are Looking For

If you thrive on variety, love learning, and enjoy connecting with people, this role is for you. We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent).
• Have experience in Transaction services.
• Have strong experience with TMT sector deals and a desire to focus on this sector.
• Have prior experience in writing high-quality, value-adding due diligence reports.
• Be genuinely interested in understanding how businesses operate.
• Have a good understanding of deal mechanics.
• Display high accuracy, diligence, and integrity.
• Be commercially minded and a critical thinker.
• Be able to build relationships internally and externally and work well in a team.

What We Can Offer You

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

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

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Type: Experienced hire, Permanent

Location: Aberdeen

Sector: Transaction Advisory