Associate - Restructuring Advisory

Leicester, England, United Kingdom

12/11/2024

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.  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.

The Core Team is part of the Restructuring Advisory Team and the wider Transactions service line. Core operates on a national basis, responsible for providing Restructuring services to clients including advisory and formal insolvency. The team will be based across the country, predominately consisting of a mix of students who have graduated through the Restructuring Delivery Team (“RDT”) and more experienced staff providing guidance, training and support. Core will be supporting by the RDT tasked with delivering and suggesting solutions to ensure the best results for clients and stakeholders.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Completing assignments in accordance with the Firm’s standard Advisory procedures and where relevant statutory obligations, and to confirm arrangements with the client, company, or appointer, including likely costs and billing arrangements.
• Working closely alongside other Restructuring Advisory staff to plan and execute insolvency assignments, and potentially manage appropriate insolvency cases as required, in accordance with the Firm’s standard procedures and relevant statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Understanding the challenges currently being faced by the client and developing solutions alongside the Partner/ Director and other RA staff.
• Liaising with the creditors, directors and other interested parties throughout any assignment as required and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times.
• Assisting with client take on procedures and timely completion of Citadel.
• Future aspirations to be part of The National IBR/Advisory team (which forms part of the Core team) with responsibility for assignments and responsibility for mentoring and training more junior members of staff wishing to get involved in IBR/advisory work.
  
  
  

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Candidates will ideally be ACCA / ACA qualified with a strong academic record.
• Previous experience in client handling.
• Proven experience of either preparation of financial information or ability to analyse it.
• Experience in Restructuring Advisory and / or Insolvency in a similar role
• CPI qualified would be an advantage, but not a pre-requisite as full training will be given.
• Strong organisational and time management skills and able to demonstrate a strong commercial outlook.
• Proven communication skills due to internal and external client contact.
• Commitment to high quality delivery within agreed timeframes.
  
  
  

What we can offer you:

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

• Study Support.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 26 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 inhouse 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.