Forensic Accountant

Plus One Personnel; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Kettering is seeking a Forensic Accountant to analyze financial data and uncover irregularities. The role offers flexible working, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to engage in a variety of financial investigations. Ideal candidates will have ACA or ACCA qualifications, along with at least two years of relevant experience. If you are skilled in financial analysis and are ready for a new challenge, apply today.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare

Generous holiday allowance

Retail discounts

Life assurance

Enhanced pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role within practice.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly in Excel.
• Ability to review and analyse financial statements quickly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial records to identify discrepancies.
• Utilise forensic techniques to trace funds and uncover hidden assets.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting findings and conclusions.

Skills

Problem resolution

Communication

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Active listening

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Word

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.

Benefits

• 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!

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.

Key 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.

Critical Skills & Experience Required

• 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.