Forensic Accounting Analyst Location: Leeds (LS1) Sector: Accounting & Finance Contract Type: One-Year Placement Working Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 Start Date: Flexible summer 2025 start, no later than September Salary: £25,000–£30,000 Pertemps is offering a one-year placement within a Forensic Accounting team based in Leeds. This role is ideal for a motivated university student currently studying towards a relevant degree in Accounting and Finance. The placement provides valuable, hands-on experience in Forensic Accounting, offering insight into the profession and the chance to develop practical, career-ready skills. As part of the team, you’ll support a wide range of cases, including: - Investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, and bribery - Commercial disputes, such as shareholder disagreements - Criminal cases, acting for either the prosecution or defence - Matrimonial cases requiring business valuations during divorce proceedings - Personal injury claims and loss of earnings assessments Key responsibilities will include: - Assisting with the preparation of proposals for new business opportunities - Reviewing case instructions to understand client requirements - Supporting the client onboarding process, including drafting engagement letters, scoping documents, and completing internal compliance checks - Attending fact-finding meetings to gather information - Reviewing case files, including pleadings, expert reports, and medical records - Conducting research using public sources to summarise information on relevant businesses - Analysing financial documents, including statements, bank records, and invoices - Researching industries to provide context for case work - Converting and analysing bank statements - Supporting internal case management, including record-keeping, billing, and file organisation This is a unique and exciting opportunity to gain first-hand experience in forensic accounting. Requirements: - A strong academic record with a minimum of two A’s and a B at A-level (or equivalent, excluding general studies) - Currently studying for a relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Successful completion of the placement may lead to an opportunity to join the company’s ACA Graduate Training Scheme, subject to achieving a 2:1 or higher