Forensic Accounting Analyst - Student Placement

Pertemps Network Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Leeds is offering a one-year placement for a Forensic Accounting Analyst. This role provides hands-on experience in forensic accounting, involving investigations into fraud, commercial disputes, and more. Ideal for university students in Accounting or Finance, it offers the chance to develop practical skills and potentially join the ACA Graduate Training Scheme.

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong academic record with specified A-level grades.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of proposals for new business opportunities.
• Review case instructions and support client onboarding.
• Conduct research and analyse financial documents.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Research Skills

Education

Relevant degree in Accounting

A-levels: minimum of two A's and a B

Job description

Forensic Accounting Analyst - Student Placement

Forensic Accounting Analyst

Location: Leeds (LS1)
Sector: Accounting & Finance
Contract Type: One-Year Placement
Working Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30
Start Date: Flexible summer 2025 start, no later than September
Salary: £25,000-£30,000

Pertemps is offering a one-year placement within a Forensic Accounting team based in Leeds. This role is ideal for a motivated university student currently studying towards a relevant degree in Accounting and Finance.

The placement provides valuable, hands-on experience in Forensic Accounting, offering insight into the profession and the chance to develop practical, career-ready skills.

As part of the team, you'll support a wide range of cases, including:

- Investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, and bribery
- Commercial disputes, such as shareholder disagreements
- Criminal cases, acting for either the prosecution or defence
- Matrimonial cases requiring business valuations during divorce proceedings
- Personal injury claims and loss of earnings assessments

Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the preparation of proposals for new business opportunities
- Reviewing case instructions to understand client requirements
- Supporting the client onboarding process, including drafting engagement letters, scoping documents, and completing internal compliance checks
- Attending fact-finding meetings to gather information
- Reviewing case files, including pleadings, expert reports, and medical records
- Conducting research using public sources to summarise information on relevant businesses
- Analysing financial documents, including statements, bank records, and invoices
- Researching industries to provide context for case work
- Converting and analysing bank statements
- Supporting internal case management, including record-keeping, billing, and file organisation

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to gain first-hand experience in forensic accounting.

Requirements:
- A strong academic record with a minimum of two A's and a B at A-level (or equivalent, excluding general studies)
- Currently studying for a relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Successful completion of the placement may lead to an opportunity to join the company's ACA Graduate Training Scheme, subject to achieving a 2:1 or higher.