Forensic Accountant
£40,000 – £45,000
Banbury
Full Time, Permanent
Ref: 821385
This is an interesting Forensic Accountant vacancy that would suit a qualified accountant with excellent all-round accountancy experience. Whilst specific forensic accounting experience, or strong audit background would be an advantage, training and guidance will be provided.
Along with a competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive a great benefits package including, flexible working, generous holiday allowance and pension contribution, healthcare cover, medical cash back plan, retail discount programme, life assurance, car and cycling scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity leave and social events.
The Forensic Accountant will play a crucial role in uncovering financial irregularities, analysing complex financial data, and providing expert testimony in legal proceedings and supporting the Director in report writing for a range of clients.
As Forensic Accountant your responsibilities will include:
* Conducting in-depth analysis of financial records, transactions, and statements to identify discrepancies, fraud, or misconduct or identify trends
* Utilising forensic accounting techniques to trace funds, uncover hidden assets, and detect financial manipulation
* Assist in the preparation and analysis of valuation models and reports for various types of businesses spanning a broad range of sectors
* Conduct thorough research to support valuation assumptions and methodologies
* Develop and refine valuation models using methodologies such as comparable company analysis, precedent transactions and discounted cashflows (DCF)
* Contribute to the enhancement of existing valuation processes and methodologies
* Assessing financial damages and quantifying losses in legal disputes or insurance claims that is supported by:
* detailed financial evidence, and
* the evidence, cross referenced to the underlying financial analysis as appropriate.
* Preparing detailed reports documenting findings, analysis, and conclusions in a clear and concise manner
* Presenting findings and expert opinions to clients, legal counsel, and regulatory authorities
* Providing support and assistance in the preparation of exhibits, and other legal documents for use in court proceedings
Please do apply for this role if you can satisfy the following:
* ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum two years’ experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment
* In depth accounts preparation knowledge
* Knowledge of corporation tax, capital gains tax and income tax
* Ability to review and analyse financial statements and other financial information quickly and efficiently
* Experience including valuations, dispute support and investigations would be desirable
* Excellent problem resolution skills
* Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Live within commuting distance of Banbury