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Description
Forensic Accounting is a specialised, exciting, and growing area of accountancy.
A common misconception is that forensic accountants spend most of their time investigating fraud and working on large complex financial investigations. In reality, the majority of the time will be spent working on expert witness reports involving personal injury, fatality, criminal injury claims, and the calculation of financial losses/quantum valuations in commercial litigation, professional negligence, and matrimonial cases.
Types of cases include:
* Personal injury, criminal, and fatality claims
* Breach of contract
* Consequential loss
* Professional negligence
* Fraud
* Business and shareholder disputes
* Criminal, fraud, and proceeds of crime
* Matrimonial cases
* Employment tribunal cases
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist in preparing expert witness reports with detailed calculations for court proceedings, including loss of earnings, pension, care costs, aids and equipment, and loss of services.
Tasks include:
* Extracting and analysing data from financial records (including payroll)
* Researching careers/earnings and business sectors
* Preparing financial loss calculations in Excel
* Drafting reports in Word
* Performing administrative duties for the litigation department
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
A career in forensic accountancy requires meticulous attention to detail, excellent numeracy, investigative mindset, and report writing skills. The role combines accounting, auditing, and investigative skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and convincingly.
Candidate requirements include:
* ACA qualified accountant
* Strong grammar, report writing, and attention to detail
* Ability to analyse data thoroughly
* Creative thinking
* Commercial awareness
* Methodical approach
* Sound judgment
* Organisation and time management skills
* Excellent communication skills
* IT proficiency
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits, including pension, benefits hub, and flexible working
* Continuous training, development, mentoring, and coaching
* Diverse and inclusive culture
* Strong social responsibility ethos with charity and community support
* Friendly atmosphere with social events and team building
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Accounting
This job is active and accepting applications.
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