Forensic Accountant

Forensic Accountant | Top 100 Firm | Midlands

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified Accountant looking to move into forensic accounting, business valuations and financial disputes Would you enjoy using your technical accounting knowledge to investigate complex financial matters, uncover key evidence and support cases involving matrimonial disputes, shareholders and business owners This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Top 100 Firm, with a choice of office locations across the Midlands, flexible working and the opportunity to develop specialist forensic accounting expertise alongside an experienced Director.

About the Firm

This independent Top 100 accountancy practice has over 100 professionals, providing a comprehensive range of accountancy, tax, audit and specialist advisory services to businesses, individuals and families.

The firm's specialist forensic accounting team works on a varied range of contentious matters, including matrimonial disputes, business valuations, shareholder disagreements and partnership breakdowns. Working closely with solicitors, barristers and other professional advisers, the team provides independent financial analysis and expert accounting evidence to support dispute resolution and legal proceedings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Accountant to develop their career within forensic accounting, gaining exposure to complex financial investigations, valuation assignments and expert witness work while building on their existing accounts experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial statements, management accounts, tax returns and other financial records to investigate complex financial matters.
• Support matrimonial disputes by identifying and valuing business interests, tracing funds and investigating potential undisclosed assets.
• Prepare business and share valuations for matrimonial proceedings, shareholder disputes and partnership breakdowns.
• Develop financial models and valuation calculations using earnings multiples, discounted cash flow and other appropriate valuation methodologies.
• Assist with corporate and commercial disputes, analysing financial evidence and quantifying losses, disputed balances and business interests.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, working papers and supporting schedules for use in negotiations, mediation and court proceedings.
• Liaise with solicitors, barristers and clients, presenting complex financial findings clearly and objectively.
• Work closely with senior forensic specialists on expert witness assignments, developing your technical knowledge and understanding of litigation processes.

As a Forensic Accountant you will:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified, with a minimum of 2 years' accounts experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.
• Have strong technical accounting knowledge, including the ability to analyse financial statements, business structures and complex accounting records.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret incomplete or conflicting financial information.
• Have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and the preparation of detailed analytical schedules.
• Ideally have exposure to business valuations, forensic accounting, matrimonial disputes or litigation support, although applicants from a strong accounts background will also be considered.
• Have an understanding of business valuation principles and relevant corporation tax, capital gains tax and income tax considerations.
• Be a confident communicator, capable of preparing clear written reports and explaining technical financial matters to clients and legal professionals.
• Be organised, commercially aware and interested in developing a specialist career within forensic accounting and dispute resolution.

What You’ll Receive

• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 additional days.
• Employer pension contributions of 5%, subject to eligibility and service requirements.
• Life assurance cover of 3 times annual basic salary.
• Private medical insurance through Vitality, subject to eligibility.
• Medical cashback plan covering eligible dental, optical and other healthcare expenses, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible working hours, with remote-working options and flexibility to organise your working day around a minimum of 5 hours during office hours for most roles.

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Reference: AR/20264