Forensic Accountant Assistant Manager – Manchester

Menzies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive benefits

Flexible working

Job summary

Menzies is seeking an Assistant Manager in Manchester to deliver forensic accounting engagements, with directors and partners guiding project work. You will manage day-to-day assignments, produce financial analyses and prepare expert reports for court use.

The role emphasizes client relationship building, business development, and collaboration across the Forensic & Valuation Services team in a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with experience in forensic accounting, disputes and investigations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of a wide range of forensic accounting assignments from planning to completion.
• Manage day-to-day engagements and prepare high-quality financial analyses and reports.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development within the Forensic & Valuation Services team.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Disputes & investigations

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Forensic Accountant Assistant Manager – Manchester

Menzies is an equal opportunities employer which means that we recruit, employ, train, pay, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a first-class team and, to do so, we know that we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.

If you are ready to make an impact, and work in a place where your voice truly matters, keep reading!

As an Assistant Manager based in our Manchester office, you will play a key role in delivering a broad range of Forensic Accounting and Valuation engagements. Working alongside Directors and Partners, you will help manage assignments from initial planning through to completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables including Expert Reports for use in Court.

You will take responsibility for day-to-day project delivery, contribute to preparing reports, financial analyses and other outputs to a high standard.

As part of our growing Forensic Accounting, Disputes and Valuations practice, you will be encouraged to develop your commercial awareness and contribute to business development activities. This includes building relationships with referrers, legal professionals and other advisers across the North West, identifying opportunities to support new and existing clients, and working collaboratively with colleagues across Menzies to generate referrals.

Why Menzies?

• People First: Our work-life balance is not just talk. From agile working to generous leave, we create space for what matters to you.
• Work with Inspiring Clients: From multinational groups to large corporates across diverse industries, no two days are the same.
• Collaborate Across Borders: Working with our network HLB International to be part of a team that thrives on knowledge-sharing and supporting businesses with global ambitions.
• Innovate with Purpose: We’re always looking for better ways to work - leveraging tech, simplifying complexities, and delivering value.
• Empathy at Our Core: We don’t just serve our clients; we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, you will support the delivery of a wide range of forensic accounting assignments, including commercial disputes and contentious business valuations often for matrimonial matters, financial investigations and loss calculations. You will take responsibility for managing day-to-day engagements, preparing high-quality financial analyses and drafting reports. You will be encouraged to form client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the Forensic & Valuation Services team by supporting the wider team and business development activities.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) ideally with experience in forensic accounting, disputes and investigations gained within practice or a specialist advisory environment.

You will have experience of producing clear, accurate financial analyses and drafting written summaries and reports. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines are essential.

Benefits

• Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
• Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
• Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
• Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.

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About Menzies LLP

Menzies is a proudly independent UK business advisory and accountancy practice with true national coverage and international connections. As a full-service firm with strong sector specialisms, we have a proven track record supporting both businesses, not-for-profits and individuals to successfully reach their financial goals.

We focus on optimising clients’ businesses financially, operationally, and strategically. We employ approximately 1100 trusted advisors in Audit, Tax & Advisory Services, across 11 locations UK wide.

Our industry sector specialisation sets us apart. Expert teams work in collaboration with each other delivering a host of business, tax and commercial advisory projects over and above the market leading assurance and compliance work undertaken for UK and International clients.

We continue to take a relationship-led approach to our client relationships. We use our Brighter Thinking methodology to empower clients with greater confidence and certainty in the face of increasing complexity.

Founded in 1912, Menzies is headquartered in London with coverage nationally in England & Wales and has 1100+ employees and a turnover of £110m. Our clients are mid-size and large privately held corporates, non-profits, and individuals, across the UK and internationally via major market country-desks, and in 157 countries globally through Menzies membership of HLB, the global advisory and accounting network.