Assistant Manager – Forensic Accounting (Disputes & Expert Witness)

CROWE; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Birmingham is seeking a Newly Qualified to Assistant Manager for a forensic accounting role. The successful applicant will engage in expert witness activities and support business development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of forensic accounting experience and a solid track record in client service. This role offers growth opportunities in a collaborative environment focused on professional development and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in forensic accountancy, ideally related to disputes.
• Active role in business development with exceptional service delivery.
• Involvement in high volumes of financial expert witness projects.

Responsibilities

• Engage in expert witness and advisory assignments.
• Conduct detailed financial analyses and draft client deliverables.
• Support team’s business development efforts and marketing strategies.

Skills

Forensic accountancy experience

Financial analysis

Business development

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Our Forensics team in Birmingham is growing. We are looking for a Newly Qualified to Assistant Manager looking for a change of pace to join a well-established national team with ambitious growth plans. This role will be predominantly disputes focused and the individual should have a desire to assist in supporting the team’s marketing and business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Being involved in the day to day activities of expert witness and advisory assignments.
• Performing detailed analysis including financial models and using industry tools to perform supporting analysis.
• Assisting in the drafting of client deliverables to the highest standards.
• To take an interest and be involved in the team’s longer-term strategy, implement and support effective marketing and business development activities to help with the growth of the individual and wider team
• Assist in delivering on the team’s business plan.

Requirements

• A qualified accountant with ideally one plus years experience in forensic accountancy, specifically disputes.
• Has knowledge of the sector – proactively strengthening knowledge in new trends and risks.
• Is keen to take an active role in business development.
• Proven track record of providing exceptional service.
• Track record of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Embrace service excellence and apply this consistently to your role.

Your people responsibilities

• Demonstrating personal commitment to work and team success, showing positive attitude and enthusiasm for work and taking initiative to improve process/situations when appropriate.
• Consistently treating colleagues with fairness and respect, helping to provide opportunities for everyone to contribute and succeed.
• Providing and being receptive to regular and constructive feedback that improves self and others. Continually developing skills and knowledge.
• Participating in service line, office and firm wide activities.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified accountant with experience of working in a forensic accounting role.
• Assisted in the delivery of financial expert witness and advisory projects, involving high volumes of material.
• Experience of analysing financial data and drafting of parts of deliverables in a coherent and concise format.
• Knowledge of the quantification of loss in large commercial claims and of non-contentious or contentious business valuations.
• A drive to be involved in business development activities and enhancing client relationships.

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally.

Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.

Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other.

At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential.

Why choose Crowe?

At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace.

Whether you’re working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you’re a marketing or HR specialist, we place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers. We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be.

We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.

At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits.

We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further.

Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service.

Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway.