Due Diligence Associate Director

RSM; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in England is seeking an experienced Due Diligence Associate Director to lead financial diligence projects. The role requires a Chartered Accountant qualification and strong experience in TMT sector deals, along with a passion for improving business operations. This position offers a flexible work environment and various employee benefits including study support and health initiatives.

Benefits

Study support

Hybrid and flexible working

27 days holiday, with options to purchase more

Health and wellbeing benefits

Access to over 300 courses for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in writing high-quality, value-added due diligence reports.
• Strong experience with TMT sector deals is essential.
• Interest in business operations and deal mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Leading engagement processes and reporting directly to the partner.
• Conducting financial analysis on target businesses for due diligence reports.
• Liaising with clients, target businesses, and advisors during transactions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Relationship building

Critical thinking

Transaction services experience

High accuracy and diligence

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA or equivalent)

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Job Description:

We are searching for an experienced Due Diligence Associate Director to make an impact at RSM UK.

About 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 almost £200m revenue.

Our six solutions include business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. These create tailored approaches to support our clients' strategic goals and empower our people to develop their careers.

We are looking for an ambitious Associate Director to join our growing Due Diligence team. The role involves executing financial due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions and supporting new business generation.

Our Transaction Services team is highly regarded, specializing in financial due diligence for business acquisitions and investments, typically in the £20m to £500m range.

This role offers an opportunity to work in Corporate Finance and Transaction Services, leading 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 on target businesses for due diligence reports.
4. Liaising with clients, target businesses, and advisors during transactions.
5. Developing industry, channel, and economic expertise.

Candidate profile:

We seek someone who thrives on variety, loves learning, and enjoys connecting with people. If you are passionate about improving inefficiencies and understanding business operations, this role is suitable for you.

Ideal candidates will have:

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

What we offer:

We value our people and offer a flexible rewards and benefits package, including:

• Study support
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 27 days holiday, with options to purchase more
• Health, wellbeing, and financial benefits, including an electric car scheme and virtual GP access
• Access to over 300 courses on demand for professional development

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Position: Experienced hire, Permanent, Location: Aberdeen, Sector: Transaction Advisory