Due Diligence Associate Director

RSM; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Leicester is seeking a Due Diligence Associate Director. The successful candidate will lead financial due diligence projects and manage engagement processes, ensuring high-quality reporting. Ideal candidates will have a Chartered Accountant qualification and experience in transaction services. This position offers a flexible benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Study support

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

27 days holiday plus options to purchase more

Wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ on-demand courses

Qualifications

• Experience in transaction services, especially in TMT sector deals.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality due diligence reports.
• Strong commercial mindset with critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement processes and report directly to the partner.
• Manage fieldwork teams for financial diligence.
• Conduct financial analysis for due diligence reports.

Skills

Transactional analysis

Financial reporting

Relationship-building

Critical thinking

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA or equivalent)

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12.08.2025

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Job Description:

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

Consulting at RSM UK brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for middle-market clients. Our Consulting team has over 1,700 professionals generating nearly £200m in revenue.

Our core solutions include business transformation, deal services, finance support, risk and governance, forensic services, and restructuring. We aim to support clients' strategic goals and empower our team members to develop their careers.

The successful candidate will assist in executing financial due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions and support business development efforts.

Our Transaction Services team specializes in financial due diligence for business acquisitions and investments, typically advising on deals valued between £20m and £500m.

This role offers the opportunity to lead financial due diligence projects, working closely with professionals in a dynamic corporate finance environment.

You will:

• Lead engagement processes and report directly to the partner.
• Manage fieldwork teams.
• Conduct financial analysis of target companies for due diligence reports.
• Coordinate with clients, target companies, and advisors during transactions.
• Develop industry and economic expertise.

What we are looking for:

If you thrive on variety, enjoy learning, and connecting with people, this role is for you! We value diverse experiences and perspectives.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in Transaction services, especially with TMT sector deals.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality due diligence reports.
• Interest in understanding business operations.
• Knowledge of deal mechanics.
• High accuracy, diligence, and integrity.
• Commercial mindset and critical thinking skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills and teamwork.

What we offer:

We provide a flexible benefits package including:

• Study support
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 27 days holiday plus options to purchase more
• Wellbeing benefits, financial tools, electric car scheme, virtual GP
• Access to 300+ on-demand courses

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