Senior Forensic Accountant

Plastic Bottle Supplies Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Birthday leave

Study support

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

PKF's forensic accounting team in Sydney seeks a Senior Forensic Accountant to investigate financial evidence, quantify economic loss, and prepare expert reports for high-profile litigation, valuation, insurance, family law and commercial disputes.

You will work alongside experienced specialists, take ownership of projects, and grow your technical expertise within a leading national firm offering flexible and hybrid arrangements, strong study support and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in forensic accounting or related field.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Experience with valuations and quantification of loss.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional report writing and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Xero and MYOB.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced analytical, investigative and reporting skills while taking increasing ownership of projects.
• Grow technical expertise and professional profile within a respected national firm.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Communication

Client engagement

Education

CA or CPA

Tools

Excel

Word

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Forensic Accountant at PKF.
Become a key member within our leading forensic accounting team and work on high-profile litigation, valuation, insurance, family law and commercial dispute matters.

This is more than a traditional accounting role. As part of PKF's established Forensic Accounting team, you'll investigate financial evidence, quantify economic loss, prepare expert reports, and contribute to matters that influence significant legal and commercial outcomes.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• Business valuations in litigious environments
• Family law and estate dispute matters
• Insurance claims and economic loss assessments
• Expert witness reporting and financial investigations
• Direct client engagement and relationship management

About PKF

At PKF, we empower our people to achieve their full potential through:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• International secondment opportunities across the PKF network
• Outstanding study support and professional development
• Additional birthday leave
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Wellbeing initiatives and work-life balance

Key responsibilities

Working alongside experienced forensic specialists, you'll develop advanced analytical, investigative and reporting skills while taking increasing ownership of projects as your career progresses. This role offers a genuine pathway to grow your technical expertise and professional profile within a respected national firm.

What you need to apply

• 2+ years' experience in forensic accounting or a related field
• CA or CPA qualification
• Experience with valuations and quantification of loss
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional report writing and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Xero and MYOB