Forensic Accountant

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

10% employer pension

Hybrid working (4 days in office per 2

Job summary

Goodman Masson are recruiting on behalf of a UK regulatory body for a Forensic Accountant within the Enforcement Division. Based in Central Birmingham with a hybrid pattern (4 days in office every fortnight), you will lead complex investigations into potential misconduct, audit failures, and accounting breaches.

The ideal candidate is fully qualified (ACA/ACCA), with 6–12 years in forensic accounting, strong data analytics, and experience communicating findings to non‑accounting audiences.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• 6–12 years experience in forensic accounting and complex financial investigations.
• Proven expertise in e-discovery tools and financial data analysis.
• Ability to translate complex financial findings into clear written and verbal evidence for non-accounting audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Investigations: manage enquiries, analyse large financial data sets, use electronic review platforms.
• Conduct Disciplinary Interviews: prepare for and lead technical interviews with senior figures.
• Draft Expert Reports: produce investigation reports for external counsel and experts.
• Cross-Agency Collaboration: liaise with case lawyers and external regulators.
• Mentorship: coach and develop junior investigative staff.

Skills

Financial analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

e-discovery tools

Job description

Forensic Accountant - Regulatory Enforcement

Location: Central Birmingham (Hybrid: 4 days per fortnight in office). Salary: £91,000 + Excellent Benefits (including 10% pension). Position: Permanent.

Goodman Masson are partnered with a UK regulatory body to recruit an experienced Forensic Accountant. This organisation plays a critical public-interest role by overseeing high standards in corporate governance, financial reporting, and audit.

Working within their independent Enforcement Division, you will lead complex financial investigations into potential misconduct, auditing failures, and accounting breaches. This role offers high visibility, regular collaboration with major statutory authorities (such as the SFO and FCA), and direct oversight of significant enforcement casework.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Investigations: Manage avenues of enquiry, analyse massive volumes of financial data, and utilise electronic review platforms on high-profile cases.
• Conduct Disciplinary Interviews: Prepare for and lead formal, technical interviews with subject partners and senior industry figures.
• Draft Expert Reports: Produce comprehensive investigation reports to form the core basis of instructions for external legal counsel and independent experts.
• Cross-Agency Collaboration: Work alongside case lawyers to liaise and share vital intelligence with external regulatory bodies.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, coaching, and development to line management and junior investigative staff.

The Ideal Profile

• Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Experience: Indicatively 6-12 years of specialised experience in forensic accounting and complex financial investigations.
• Technical Skills: Proven expertise in e-discovery tools, financial data analysis, and a solid understanding of audit standards and regulatory disciplinary processes.
• Communication: Exceptional capability to translate complex financial findings into clear written and verbal evidence for non-accounting audiences.

Package & Benefits

• Annual Leave: 30 days leave + flexible bank holidays (option to purchase additional leave).
• Pension: 10% employer contribution.
• Work-Life Balance: Strong commitment to flexible hybrid working (4 days per fortnight required in office).