Associate Director - Due Diligence

RSM UK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing firm as a Manager in Due Diligence, where you will lead financial due diligence projects and engage with clients in the dynamic field of Corporate Finance. This role offers the chance to work with a highly regarded team, contributing to impactful projects that drive business growth. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages professional development. With a flexible benefits package and a commitment to sustainability, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in their career.

Benefits

27 Days Holiday

Hybrid Working

Individual Healthcare Cover

Access to Financial Wellbeing Benefits

Access to 300+ Courses on Demand

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with experience in Transactions service line.
• Strong understanding of deal mechanics and high-quality due diligence reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement processes and fieldwork teams for financial due diligence.
• Direct financial analysis and liaise with clients during transactions.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Due Diligence Reporting

Critical Thinking

Commercial Awareness

Relationship Building

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent)

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

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 and beyond. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue.

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path.

We are looking for an ambitious Manager 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 specializes in financial due diligence, advising clients on business acquisitions and investments. Deal values are typically in the £5m to £250m 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 buy-side and sell-side transactions, as well as contributing to the continued successful growth of the business.

You will make an impact by:

• Leading engagement 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:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? Are you passionate about sustainability impact, business, delivering quality, and being team-focused? If so, this role is perfect for you!

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 service line or the wider Corporate Finance department.
• 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 a wide range of people internally and externally, as well as being a strong team player.

What we can offer you:

We recognize that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have a fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid working
• 27 Days Holiday
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme, and access to a virtual GP.
• Individual healthcare cover
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our in-house Talent Development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience, and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.