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We are looking for a permanent Legal Accounts Investigator to join us. Internally, this role is known as "Financial Investigator".
About the team
We regulate solicitors and law firms in England and Wales and have statutory power to close down a firm when it is in the public interest. This is known as an intervention.
Most law firms hold money on behalf of their clients. When we intervene into a firm, we take possession of any money the firm holds and its accounting records. We then investigate who that money belongs to so that we can return it to them.
We do this by inspecting the firm's accounting records. Unfortunately, these are often incomplete and unreliable, and in some cases may have been tainted by the misrepresentation or dishonesty of the intervened solicitor. Therefore, we also have to look for any other information that might help us establish who the money belongs to.
You can find out more about our interventions work by clicking here.
About the role of Legal Accounts Investigator
As a Legal Accounts Investigator, you will investigate the money taken into our possession following an intervention. You will have your own case holding, but also will work collaboratively with senior team members to assist them with more complex cases.
You will carry out extensive investigations into the firm's accounting records. You will draft written reports in accordance with our regulatory standards, making clear recommendations as to who is entitled to the money and how it should be distributed. You will be prepared to justify your recommendations to our formal decision makers and adjudicators.
You may attend on site when we effect an intervention to identify and analyse relevant financial information, including speaking to staff and clients of the intervened firm. You will work alongside internal colleagues and our panel solicitors - known as agents.
This role requires excellent time and workload management, along with strong interpersonal skills and a keen eye for detail.
The role will require occasional short notice travel and the occasional overnight stay.
What's in it for you
* Be part of a team that protects the public and upholds the public interest by returning money to its rightful owner
* Work collaboratively to solve problems and achieve a common goal
* Showcase your high quality analytical skills
* Develop strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
What we are looking for
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:
* Familiarity with accounting principles, ideally in a legal environment or within a law firm.
* Experience of conducting investigations, preferably in a financial context.
* Ability to analyse large quantities of information and draw clear, evidence-based conclusions.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team on a high and varied workload.
* Ability to work flexibly and adapt in a constantly changing environment.
* Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and stakeholders.
Useful and additional information
There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website.
If you have any questions that aren't in this advert or on our website, please contact us via:
This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Birmingham office 1 to 2 days a week, and from home the rest of the week.
To apply
Please click 'apply' to complete the online application form and upload CV and cover letter, addressing how you meet the essential requirements outlined in this advert and the attached role profile.
To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages.
Closing date for applications is 7 July 2025 at 09:00
Previous applicants to this role within the last six months will not be considered.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Legal
* Industries
Law Practice and Legal Services
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