Financial Services Due Diligence Manager in Leeds

We are looking for an ambitious Manager to join our growing Due Diligence team that focuses on the Financial Services sector deals. 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, highly‑regarded team that specialises in financial due diligence, advising clients on business acquisitions and investments. Deal values are typically in the £20 m to £250 m range. This role provides an opportunity to join the fast‑moving world of Corporate Finance and Transaction Services.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with client acceptance and engagement take‑on processes.
• Undertaking and reviewing financial analysis, and interpreting outputs.
• Identifying key deal issues and commercial observations.
• Report writing and reviewing team members’ drafting.
• Liaising with clients, target businesses and other professional advisors.

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a Transaction Services / due diligence environment.
• Previous experience with Financial Services sector deals.
• Exposure to a variety of transaction types and sizes.
• A high level of accuracy, diligence and integrity.
• Strong technical skills with a good understanding of both UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Ideally a professional accountancy qualification.

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. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Benefits:

• 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.
• Our Consulting team plays a major role in driving the future growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200 m 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.
• Study Support.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 27 days holiday with the option of purchasing additional days.
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing – financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, an 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 selves to work. We aim to achieve the same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client’s needs.