Forensic Accounting Assistant Manager

Frpadvisory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FRP Advisory Group in London seeks an experienced forensic accounting professional to manage and deliver complex engagements across dispute-related matters, including litigation, arbitration, and investigations. You will liaison with clients and senior colleagues to develop case strategy and oversee budgets and resource planning.

The role requires ACA/ACCA or equivalent, proven forensic accounting experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a forensic accounting role.
• Experience of business valuations.
• Ability to delegate, review work and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Experience supporting expert report preparation in line with client requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify key issues and areas for further investigation.
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify client needs.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the management and delivery of forensic engagements, including liaison with internal and external stakeholders and clients.
• Developing and evaluating damages and quantum of claim calculations.
• Drafting reports for expert review and supporting the preparation of expert and advisory reports.
• Contributing to the development of case strategy.
• Supporting dispute-related matters including business valuations, loss of profits, warranty and indemnity claims and arbitration proceedings.
• Supporting fraud and financial investigations, asset tracing and funds flow analysis.
• Utilising technology and software, including e-discovery platforms, to improve efficiency.
• Supporting the management of a portfolio of cases, helping to meet deadlines and resource requirements.
• Preparing budgets and time cost analyses and monitoring engagement progress.
• Contributing to practice operations including compliance, L&D, innovation and team support.
• Supporting and supervising junior team members, including mentoring, coaching and providing feedback.
• Supporting business development, marketing and networking activities.
• Maintaining market awareness to identify trends, opportunities and growth initiatives.

Skills

Forensic accounting experience

Valuations

Delegate and mentor

Expert report support

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Relativity

Advanced Excel

Job description

Role Overview

Based within the Forensic Accounting team in London, this role focuses primarily on dispute-related matters, with exposure to investigations work. The position supports the delivery of complex engagements including litigation, arbitration and financial investigations, working closely with clients, senior colleagues and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the management and delivery of forensic engagements, including liaison with internal and external stakeholders and clients
• Developing and evaluating damages and quantum of claim calculations
• Drafting reports for expert review and supporting the preparation of expert and advisory reports
• Contributing to the development of case strategy
• Supporting dispute-related matters including business valuations, loss of profits, warranty and indemnity claims and arbitration proceedings
• Supporting fraud and financial investigations, asset tracing and funds flow analysis
• Utilising technology and software, including e-discovery platforms, to improve efficiency
• Supporting the management of a portfolio of cases, helping to meet deadlines and resource requirements
• Preparing budgets and time cost analyses and monitoring engagement progress
• Contributing to practice operations including compliance, L&D, innovation and team support
• Supporting and supervising junior team members, including mentoring, coaching and providing feedback
• Supporting business development, marketing and networking activities
• Maintaining market awareness to identify trends, opportunities and growth initiatives

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent recognised accountancy qualification
• Proven experience in a forensic accounting role
• Experience of business valuations
• Ability to delegate, review work and provide guidance to junior team members
• Experience supporting expert report preparation in line with client requirements
• Ability to balance high-level analysis with strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify key issues and areas for further investigation
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify client needs
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work

Desirable

• Additional training (e.g. expert witness training, Relativity, advanced Excel, valuation training)
• Foreign language skills
• Legal background

Our Values

• Straightforward : We provide clear, no-nonsense advice
• Confident : Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence
• Pragmatic : We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes
• Real : We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face

Our Commitment to You and the Environment

At FRP Advisory Group, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on the natural environment.

We are always striving to improve in all areas - whether it's our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services - regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.

Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential.

We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.