Forensic Accountant (Newly Qualified)

Artemis Human Capital; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in the UK seeks a newly qualified accountant to join its forensics team. The role offers full training, a supportive culture, and excellent remuneration of £40-45,000 per annum. Responsibilities include working on financial crime and fraud cases in collaboration with law firms. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates eager to transition from an audit background into forensic accounting, offering significant professional development and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Full training provided

Private health care

Enhanced pension contribution

Qualifications

• Candidates must have ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Practice trained candidates are preferable.
• Prior forensic or advisory experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work within the experienced forensics team on various cases.
• Collaborate with law firms to provide key witness testimony.
• Assist in resolving complex financial crime and fraud cases.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Strong ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified Accountant

Job description

Artemis Human Capital are pleased to be working with a leading accountancy practice as they seek to appoint a newly or recently qualified accountant into their forensics team. This is a newly created role within the firm & provides full training, a supportive culture, a generous remuneration entitlement, as well as excellent scope for progression. This is a fantastic role for a qualified finance professional seeking their first move out of an audit/accounting training contract.

The Job

Working with the experienced forensics team, you will primarily work across financial crime, corporate fraud, & personal injury cases. This role will work closely with leading law firms & other third parties to provide key witness testimony & assist with the resolution of complex cases. Full training & on-boarding support will be provided to the successful applicant.

Candidate Criteria

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you will ideally possess the following attributes:

• ACA or ACCA Qualified Accountant.
• Practice trained is preferable.
• Any prior forensics/advisory experience would be highly desirable, but not essential. Those coming from an audit, accounts, or tax background will also be considered.
• Excellent analytical & organisational skills.
• Strong ability to work independently & as part of a team.
• A passion for a career in forensic accounting.

Remuneration & Benefits

Our client have put together an excellent benefits package for the successful individual, including:

• A starting salary of £40-45,000 per annum.
• Discretionary bonus incentive.
• Hybrid working.
• Full training provided.
• Excellent scope for progression & professional development.
• Private health care.
• Enhanced pension contribution.

To apply for this Forensic Accounting job please click on the link below or contact Beth Gault to discuss in the strictest confidence.