Due Diligence Associate - Belfast, United Kingdom - RSM

RSM
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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.


Overall job purpose
Our Transaction Services team is an award winning team and highly regarded in the market place. The team specialises in financial due diligence, advising clients on business acquisitions and investments. Deal values are typically in the £5m to £100m 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 you will play an integral role in the delivery of financial due diligence projects.


You will work for a variety of clients from a broad range of industries and sectors including private equity, entrepreneurs, large corporates and banks looking to acquire, invest in or fund a variety of businesses.

You will see what makes a business successful, and attractive to acquirers / investors and learn about possible funding options for companies looking to grow.


Responsibilities
Support the Associate Director / Manager team in the delivery and execution of financial due diligence engagements, including:

  • Assist in the completion of client acceptance procedures.
  • Assist in the preparation of team briefing documents and meeting agendas.
  • Detailed financial analysis and interpretation of outputs in order to assist with the identification of commercial and key deal issues.
  • Assist in the drafting of reports.
  • Liaising with other internal service lines (e.g. tax)
  • Liaising with clients, target management and other advisors.
  • Relationship building with local intermediaries (banks, lawyers, etc).
  • Assisting with the preparation and delivery of proposals and business development presentations

Personal and professional qualities


It is our people that makes RSM what it is, and our commitment to people is paramount to our success.

We have a culture of transparency and we remain people focussed and care about your professional and personal development.

The team will support your training to be successful in this position; ideally you will:


  • Qualified Chartered Accountant
  • CA/ACA/ACCA (or equivalent)
  • Previous experience working within a professional services practice is essential
  • Genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for, understanding how businesses generate profits and cash including working capital cycles
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Have previous experience working within Transaction Services / Due Diligence would be beneficial
  • Demonstrate experience of project managing a number of engagements at the same time and managing a team of staff
  • Be technically strong with a good understanding of both UK GAAP and IFRS
  • Displays high level of accuracy, diligence and integrity
  • Commercially minded and a creative and critical thinker
  • Willing to travel as required
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.


At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients.

We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.

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