Due Diligence Associate Director

Talent Acquisition Senior Specialist - Consulting

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 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

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.

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.

• Lead engagement processes reporting directly to the partner.
• Lead fieldwork teams.
• Direct financial analysis on target businesses for inclusion in due diligence reports.
• Liaise with clients, target businesses and other professional advisors during execution of transactions.
• Develop industry, channel and economic expertise.

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent).
• Experience working in transaction services.
• Prior experience writing high‑quality, value‑add due diligence reports.
• Genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for, understanding how businesses operate and what makes them tick.
• Strong understanding of deal mechanics.
• Displays a 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, and is a strong team player.

• 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.

Diversity and Inclusion 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 is why we are working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.