Forensic Accounting Associate

FRP Advisory; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FRP Advisory in Birmingham is seeking a forensic services professional to support a wide range of accounting investigations and related assignments. You will work alongside colleagues from Forensic Technology, Restructuring and Contentious Insolvency, contributing to high‑profile cases and client deliverables.

The role offers exposure to forensic skills development, strong emphasis on quality control, and collaboration within a national firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with minimum 2 years’ practical accounting and audit experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Professional, positive attitude and a self‑starter.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Demonstrable interest in forensic accounting or litigation support.

Responsibilities

• Performing forensic accounting and investigative analysis, and writing up results and findings.
• Reviewing and identifying relevant documents for investigations.
• Performing peer verification and quality control procedures.
• Assisting with report writing, preparation of appendices and exhibits.
• Participating in marketing and networking activities, including preparation of materials.
• Assisting with project administration including client take‑on, WIP review and billing.
• Collaborating with colleagues in Forensic Technology, Restructuring and Contentious Insolvency teams.
• Adopting a flexible approach to working.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

English communication

Self-starter

Flexible working

Forensic interest

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Excel

Word

Relativity One

Job description

About FRP

FRP is a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value.

Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Job Description

Role overview

You will join our Forensic Services team in Birmingham, supporting a wide range of forensic accounting and investigation assignments. This role offers the opportunity to develop your forensic skills, gain exposure to high‑profile cases, and collaborate with colleagues from all lines of service, in particular with our Forensic Technology, Restructuring, and Contentious Insolvency teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing forensic accounting and investigative analysis, and writing up results and findings
• Reviewing and identifying relevant documents for investigations
• Performing peer verification and quality control procedures
• Assisting with report writing, preparation of appendices and exhibits
• Participating in marketing and networking activities, including preparation of materials
• Assisting with project administration including client take‑on, WIP review and billing
• Collaborating with colleagues in Forensic Technology, Restructuring and Contentious Insolvency teams
• Adopting a flexible approach to working

Qualifications

Minimum

• Qualified accountant with minimum 2 years’ practical accounting and audit experience
• Fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Professional, positive attitude and a self‑starter
• Flexible approach to working
• Demonstrable interest in forensic accounting or litigation support

Essential

• Analytical and inquisitive mind set
• Proficient with Excel and Word
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and a good sense of humour
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the team
• Comfortable in dealing directly with clients
• Willingness to travel to other FRP or client locations as required

Desirable

• Data analytics skills
• Knowledge of insolvency proceedings and litigation
• Familiarity with AI tools
• Experience in use of Relativity One or other document review platforms

Additional Information

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.