Due Diligence Associate Director

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

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Scotland is looking for an experienced Due Diligence Associate Director to lead engagement processes, manage teams, and conduct financial analysis for transaction services. The ideal candidate is a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong experience in the TMT sector and a passion for delivering high-quality reports. This position offers flexible work arrangements and various professional benefits.

Benefits

Study Support

Hybrid and Flexible working

27 Days Holiday

Wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development courses

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent) required.
• Strong experience in Transaction services necessary.
• Proven track record in TMT sector deals is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA or equivalent)

Experience in Transaction services

Experience with TMT sector deals

Ability to write high-quality due diligence reports

Understanding of business operations

Knowledge of deal mechanics

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Teamwork

Education

ACA or equivalent qualification

Job description

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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.

About RSM UK

Our Consulting team brings together multiple units to provide client-centric solutions within the middle market, with over 1,700 professionals generating nearly £200m revenue.

Our core solutions include business transformation, deal services, finance support, risk and governance, forensic services, and restructuring, enabling tailored approaches to meet strategic goals.

We seek an ambitious Associate Director to join our growing Due Diligence team, assisting in financial due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions and supporting new business development.

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

This role offers a chance to work in Corporate Finance and Transaction Services, leading financial due diligence projects and contributing to business growth.

You will:

1. Lead engagement processes and report directly to the partner.
2. Manage fieldwork teams.
3. Conduct financial analysis of target businesses for due diligence reports.
4. Communicate with clients, target businesses, and advisors during transactions.
5. Develop industry, channel, and economic expertise.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can identify inefficiencies and are passionate about improvement, this role is for you!

We value diverse experiences. Our ideal candidate will:

1. Be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent).
2. Have experience in Transaction services.
3. Have strong experience with TMT sector deals and a focus on this sector.
4. Have prior experience in writing high-quality, value-added due diligence reports.
5. Have a genuine interest in understanding business operations.
6. Understand deal mechanics.
7. Be accurate, diligent, and ethical.
8. Be commercially minded and a critical thinker.
9. Be able to build relationships internally and externally and work well in a team.

What We Offer:

We provide a flexible rewards and benefits package to support your work-life balance and personal development:

• Study Support
• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 27 Days Holiday, with options to purchase additional days
• Wellbeing benefits including financial tools, electric car scheme, and access to a virtual GP
• Access to over 300 courses on demand for professional development

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