Forensic Accounting Manager

FRP Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FRP Advisory Group in London seeks a senior forensic accounting professional to join the Forensic Accounting team. The role centers on dispute-related matters, including litigation, arbitration and financial investigations, working closely with clients and senior stakeholders.

You will manage engagements, develop damages and claim calculations, draft expert reports, mentor junior staff, support business development, and help shape case strategy while maintaining quality, deadlines and budgets.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent recognised accountancy qualification.
• Proven experience in a forensic accounting role.
• Experience of business valuations.
• Strong ability to delegate, review work and guide team outputs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Managing forensic engagements, including 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.
• Managing a portfolio of cases 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.
• Line management responsibilities, including mentoring, coaching and performance feedback for junior team members.
• Supporting business development, marketing and networking activities.
• Maintaining market awareness to identify trends, opportunities and growth initiatives.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Adaptable

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Relativity

Advanced Excel

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Managing forensic engagements, including 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
• Managing a portfolio of cases 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
• Line management responsibilities, including mentoring, coaching and performance feedback for junior team members
• Supporting business development, marketing and networking activities
• Maintaining market awareness to identify trends, opportunities and growth initiatives

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent recognised accountancy qualification
• Proven experience in a forensic accounting role
• Experience of business valuations
• Strong ability to delegate, review work and guide team outputs
• 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

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 Forensic Services, Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, 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., Our Values

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.