Due Diligence Associate Director

RSM UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks an experienced Due Diligence Associate Director to lead financial due diligence projects. The role involves managing teams, conducting financial analysis, and collaborating with clients during transactions. Qualified Chartered Accountants with experience in Transactions services are preferred. The firm offers hybrid working and various benefits, including 27 days holiday and access to numerous development courses.

Benefits

Hybrid and Flexible working

27 Days Holiday

Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing Benefits

Access to 300+ courses on demand

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in understanding how businesses operate.
• Displays high level of accuracy, diligence, and integrity.
• Commercially minded and a critical thinker.
• Able to form relationships with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Leading engagement processes reporting to the partner.
• Directing financial analysis for due diligence reports.
• Liaising with clients and target businesses during transactions.
• Leading fieldwork teams.
• Developing economic and industry expertise.

Skills

Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA or equivalent)

Experience in Transactions services

Ability to write high-quality due diligence reports

Understanding of deal mechanics

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA or equivalent)

Job description

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 organisational goals. Whether it’s 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 prioritise 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. Our new colleague will assist in the execution of 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 an award‑winning team and highly regarded in the marketplace. The team specialises in financial due diligence, advising clients on business acquisitions and investments. Deal values are typically in the £20m to £500m range. This role provides an opportunity for you to join the fast‑moving world of Corporate Finance and Transaction Services. Working alongside a team of other professionals where you will play an integral role in leading the execution of financial due diligence projects, on both buyside and sell side transactions, as well as contributing to the continued successful growth of the business.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Leading engagements 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 execution of transactions.
• Developing Industry, Channel and Economic expertise.

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent).
• Experience working in Transactions services.
• Prior Experience in writing high‑quality, value‑add due diligence reports.
• Genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for, understanding how businesses operate and what makes them tick.
• A strong understanding of deal mechanics.
• Displays high level of accuracy, diligence and integrity.
• Commercially minded and a critical thinker.
• Able to form relationships with wide range of people internally and externally, as well as being a strong team player.

What we can offer you:

• Hybrid and Flexible working.
• 27 Days Holiday with the option of purchasing additional days.
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our in‑house Talent Development team.

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