Forensic Accounting Manager

Forensic Accounting Manager | Top 100 Firm | Midlands

Are you an experienced Forensic Accountant looking to take the next step in your career, lead complex financial investigations and develop your own professional network Would you enjoy working on high-value matrimonial disputes, business valuations and shareholder disagreements, while taking greater ownership of assignments and mentoring junior colleagues This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Top 100 Firm, offering a choice of office locations across the Midlands, flexible working and the opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a specialist forensic accounting team.

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 advises on a broad range of contentious matters, including matrimonial disputes, shareholder disagreements, partnership breakdowns and business valuations. Working closely with solicitors, barristers and other professional advisers, the team provides independent financial analysis and expert accounting evidence to support litigation and dispute resolution.

With an established client base, a collaborative working environment and opportunities to build relationships with professional referrers, the firm offers an excellent platform for an experienced Forensic Accounting Manager to take ownership of complex assignments, develop junior colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage forensic accounting assignments involving matrimonial disputes, shareholder disagreements, partnership breakdowns and other contentious financial matters.
• Undertake complex business and share valuations, applying appropriate valuation methodologies and assessing financial evidence.
• Analyse financial records, business accounts, assets, liabilities and income to identify key issues relevant to legal proceedings.
• Prepare and review expert reports, financial schedules and supporting analysis for use in litigation, mediation and dispute resolution.
• Liaise directly with solicitors, barristers and clients, explaining complex financial findings clearly and objectively.
• Manage assignment budgets, deadlines and workflow, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high technical standard.
• Supervise, mentor and review the work of junior forensic accountants, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Develop relationships with solicitors and professional referrers, identifying opportunities for new instructions and repeat business.

As a Forensic Accounting Manager you will:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified, or have equivalent relevant professional experience, ideally with strong post-qualification experience in forensic accounting.
• Have proven experience in forensic accounting, litigation support, dispute advisory or a closely related specialism.
• Be confident undertaking business valuations and analysing complex financial information in contentious matters.
• Have experience of matrimonial disputes, corporate and shareholder disputes or partnership breakdowns.
• Ideally have experience preparing expert witness reports or supporting expert witness assignments.
• Demonstrate excellent report-writing skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly to legal professionals and clients.
• Have experience managing assignments, reviewing work and supporting the development of junior colleagues.
• Be commercially aware, confident building professional relationships and interested in contributing to business development.

What You’ll Receive

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 additional days each year.
• 5% employer pension contribution for Managers from day one.
• Private medical insurance through Vitality, available to Managers from day one.
• Life assurance cover of 3 times annual basic salary.
• Medical cashback plan covering eligible dental, optical and other healthcare expenses, available to Managers from day one.
• Flexible working hours, with the ability to organise your working day around a minimum of 5 hours during office hours for most roles, alongside remote-working options.

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Reference: AR/20265