CFAS Graduate Accountant

Crawford and Company; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forensic accounting provider in the UK is seeking a graduate for its accountancy training program. The role involves collaboration on complex claims, financial data analysis, and stakeholder communication. Candidates should have a minimum of 2:1 in their degree and A Levels with specific grades. The company supports professional development and ICAEW qualification.

Benefits

Support for ICAEW ACA qualification

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Outgoing collaborator with good written and communication skills.
• Ability to 'think outside the box'.
• Graduate with 2:1 or above, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 A Levels or equivalent with specified grades.
• Minimum B or 6 in English and Maths GCSEs.
• Competent IT skills, especially in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues on complex loss claims.
• Analyze financial data across various sectors.
• Communicate with stakeholders to quantify losses.
• Prepare claims calculations with supervision.
• Attend meetings for information collation and negotiation.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Data analysis

Financial modelling

Education

Graduate degree (2:1 or above)

3 A Levels (A B B)

GCSE's in English and Maths (minimum B or 6)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an inquisitive, problem solving individual who is either looking to pursue a change in career or is looking for a graduate position to join Crawford Forensic Accounting Service (CFAS) on our accountancy training program.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with colleagues from across Crawford both in the UK or further afield, the majority of your time will be spent working in a diverse and specialised team on large and complex loss claims on behalf of insurer clients.

Analysing financial data across a wide range of industry sectors your work may include investigations, quantification of loss, resolving coverage issues and negotiating settlement between insurers and policyholders. In order to do this, your role will include:

• Financial data analysis and interpretation
• Financial modelling and forecasting various scenarios after the occurrence of a loss
• Communicating with different stakeholders to understand and quantify losses
• Report writing, including preparation of claims calculations with supervision
• Attending meetings throughout the claim process, which will include collating information and negotiation of a claim

In recognition for your hard work and commitment, we'll support your efforts to achieve an ICAEW ACA Chartered Accountancy qualification with tuition provided by an external training provider and agreed periods of study leave.

Beyond this, further professional development and career progression is available with insurance related qualifications though the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, supported by our own learning and development team.

Qualifications

• Outgoing collaborator with good written and communication skills
• Ability to "think outside the box"
• Graduate with a 2:1 or above, or an exceptional CV demonstrating a thirst for personal development and individual responsibility
• 3 A Levels or equivalent (minimum A B B)
• GCSE's (Minimum B or 6 in English and Maths)
• Competent IT skills, in particular comfortable with Excel