Forensic Accountant (10507)

UK Regulators' Network; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Financial Reporting Council in Birmingham seeks a forensic accountant to support investigations under supervision, assisting with complex cases, and coordinating evidence gathering and documentation requests. The role involves applying forensic methods, collaborating with senior colleagues, and contributing to objective reporting and briefing of counsel.

The successful candidate will work with internal experts to clarify standards, prioritise issues, and meet deadlines while engaging with other

Responsibilities

• Working with limited supervision and supporting more experienced forensic accountants on small and medium sized complex investigations, and supporting Senior Forensic Accountants on the largest and most complex investigations.
• Supporting determination of avenues of enquiry; using expertise to identify sources of evidence and requesting provision of documentation and information.
• Using forensic skills to determine the approach to the review and analysis of all material obtained, including prior experience in the use of electronic review platforms.
• Responsible for undertaking personally significant or complex areas of an investigation under the supervision of more experienced forensic accountants and Senior Forensic Accountants.
• Supporting identification and working with internal experts to clarify relevant accounting, audit, actuarial or professional standards, and ensuring the case team has a thorough understanding of technical issues.
• Exercising some degree of judgement in different areas of casework, including identifying and prioritising key issues.
• Supporting case team in preparing and conducting disciplinary interviews with subject partners and external lawyers.
• Supporting case team in the preparation of an objective report of investigation findings to form the basis of instructions to the expert and external counsel and of further action on the case.
• Supporting case team in meeting deadlines for investigation work and working with the case lawyer to meet deadlines for the case as a whole.
• Supporting case team in liaising with other regulators in sharing information.

Job description

Financial Reporting Council
Regulators of auditors, accountants and actuaries, https://www.frc.org.uk/about-the-frc/careers

Requirements of the role

The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• Working with limited supervision and supporting more experienced forensic accountants on small and medium sized complex investigations, and supporting Senior Forensic Accountants on the largest and most complex investigations.
• Supporting determination of avenues of enquiry; using expertise to identify sources of evidence and requesting provision of documentation and information.
• Using forensic skills to determine the approach to the review and analysis of all material obtained, including prior experience in the use of electronic review platforms.
• Responsible for undertaking personally significant or complex areas of an investigation under the supervision of more experienced forensic accountants and Senior Forensic Accountants.
• Supporting identification and working with internal experts to clarify relevant accounting, audit, actuarial or professional standards, and ensuring the case team has a thorough understanding of technical issues.
• Exercising some degree of judgement in different areas of casework, including identifying and prioritising key issues.
• Supporting case team in preparing and conducting disciplinary interviews with subject partners and external lawyers.
• Supporting case team in the preparation of an objective report of investigation findings to form the basis of instructions to the expert and external counsel and of further action on the case.
• Supporting case team in meeting deadlines for investigation work and working with the case lawyer to meet deadlines for the case as a whole.
• Supporting case team in liaising with other regulators in sharing information.

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Location

Birmingham

Contract type

Full time, Permanent

Profession

Accountant, Enforcement, Finance, Investigator, Regulation, Stakeholder Engagement

Working pattern

Flexible working

Closing Date

01/11/2026