Accredited Financial Investigator (AFI)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Employee benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking an Accredited Financial Investigator on a fixed-term basis to lead complex investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act. The role covers confiscation, money laundering, and asset recovery, with responsibilities to prepare cases for court and coordinate with HMRC, NCA and other partners.

Applicants should hold current Accredited Financial Investigator qualifications and have substantial experience handling financial investigations, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Accredited Financial Investigator qualification.
• Extensive experience in handling financial investigations and confiscation.
• Experience in preparing for and presenting evidence in court.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex financial investigations under POCA, including asset recovery.
• Collaborate with partner agencies such as HMRC, NCA and regional enforcement teams.
• Prepare cases for court and support proceedings with robust evidence and documentation.

Job description

Please note this is a fixed term post for one year

We have an exciting role on offer within our Trading Standards service as an Accredited Financial Investigator.

This is an exciting new role to lead complex financial investigations using powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), to help to recover criminal assets and ensure offenders do not profit from crime.

You will work on confiscation, restraint, money laundering investigations, cash seizures, and asset recovery, preparing cases for court and working with partner agencies including HMRC, the National Crime Agency and regional enforcement teams.

The post is based in the Trading Standards team, and your work will cover all council services.

We are looking for candidates who hold current Accredited Financial Investigator qualifications, have substantial experience of handling financial investigations, confiscation and money laundering cases and are experienced in preparing for and presenting evidence in court.

You will need good analytical skills and be able to communicate and work together with partners. The Public Protection Service and Trading Standards teams are friendly, innovative and highly regarded, delivering a wide range of regulatory services which protect the public, businesses and consumers.

• We offer flexible and agile working arrangements, excellent employee benefits and ongoing professional development opportunities.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

Company: Middlesbrough Council

Salary: £34,811 – £48,738

Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Finance

Sector: Legal

Job Role: Accountant

Job Role: Specialist

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

Please note this post is subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Check, which includes a Verification of Criminal Record check (unspent convictions only).