Forensic Accountant

Plus One Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK seeks a qualified Forensic Accountant to analyze financial data and provide expert testimony. You'll play a crucial role in identifying discrepancies and supporting valuation processes. The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a range of company benefits including private healthcare and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Generous holiday allowance

Retail discounts

Life assurance

Enhanced pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within practice.
• Ability to review and analyze financial statements quickly and efficiently.
• Strong problem resolution and idea generation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial records to identify discrepancies.
• Utilize forensic accounting techniques to trace funds and detect manipulation.
• Prepare and analyze valuation models and reports.

Skills

Problem resolution skills

Computer literacy

Active listening skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Is a positive company culture important to you?

Are you currently working in practice, but looking to work for an Accountancy Firm who put you at the centre of their growth ambitions?

If you are not feeling 100% satisfied in your current role, then please read on.

Joining our client (a top-100 Accountancy Firm) will feel different from day one. You ll be introduced to a trusted and progressive management team who will provide you with the client base, support and tools to be able to deliver a first-class experience to businesses in this region.

Want flexible working? Enjoy a true work/life balance with flexi-time,

Working from home? Come into the office as little or as much as you like!

Company benefits? Private Healthcare, generous holiday allowance, retail discounts, life assurance and enhanced pension are just some of the benefits available!

Role

As a Forensic Accountant, you will play a crucial role in uncovering financial irregularities, analysing complex financial data, and providing expert testimony in legal proceedings and supporting the Director in report writing for a range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth analysis of financial records, transactions, and statements to identify discrepancies, fraud, or misconduct or identify trends.
• Utilising forensic accounting techniques to trace funds, uncover hidden assets, and detect financial manipulation
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of valuation models and reports for various types of businesses spanning a broad range of sectors.
• Conduct thorough research to support valuation assumptions and methodologies.
• Develop and refine valuation models using methodologies such as comparable company analysis, precedent transactions and discounted cashflows (DCF).
• Contribute to the enhancement of existing valuation processes and methodologies.
• Assessing financial damages and quantifying losses in legal disputes or insurance claims.
• Preparing detailed reports documenting findings, analysis, and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
• Presenting findings and expert opinions to clients, legal counsel, and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA or ACCA qualified in UK accounting practice.
• Minimum of 2 years\' experience in a similar role within practice.
• Excellent problem resolution skills and ideas generation ability
• Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong active listening skills
• Ability to review and analyse financial statements and other financial information quickly and efficiently
• Apply professional curiosity and scepticism to information presented.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience that our client is looking for, then please apply today for a fast response.

If you have any questions relating to this position, please feel free to contact Stuart Moore in the first instance.