Forensic Accounting Lead - Flexible/Hybrid London

Sedgwick; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIPP

Company car/allowance

25 days holiday

Flexible working location

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Income protection

Voluntary benefits

Discounts

Job summary

Sedgwick is hiring a Forensic Accountant - Supervisor in London to lead forensic analysis of financial losses, oversee junior staff, and support business development. The role requires a strong accounting foundation, regulatory awareness, and sector expertise in power and energy.

You will collaborate with Directors to deliver high-quality loss quantifications and client-facing reports. The position offers a collaborative environment, hybrid working options, and opportunities to advance within a

Qualifications

• Recognised accountancy credential (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
• Ability to interrogate complex claims and build defensible financial loss models.
• Experience in forensic accounting and business interruption adjustment.
• Sector knowledge in power and energy preferred; strong commercial judgement.
• Understanding FCA frameworks, confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical quality and outputs from junior colleagues.
• Maintain deadlines and team efficiency while delegating work appropriately.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Review and refine reports for senior stakeholders to ensure evidential strength.

Skills

Professional Qualification

Analytical Expertise

Forensic Leadership

Sector Specialisation

Regulatory Awareness

Commercial and Linguistic Adaptability

Job description

Sedgwick is hiring a Forensic Accountant - Supervisor in London to lead forensic analysis of financial losses, oversee junior staff, and support business development. The role requires a strong accounting foundation, regulatory awareness, and sector expertise in power and energy.

You will collaborate with Directors to deliver high-quality loss quantifications and client-facing reports. The position offers a collaborative environment, hybrid working options, and opportunities to advance within a