Forensic Accounting Partner

Stonebridge Executive Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonebridge Executive Search is seeking a highly-regarded forensic accountant to join as a Partner and lead high‑level investigations for a rapidly expanding firm. The role focuses on developing a London team while strengthening national presence and client portfolios.

The ideal candidate holds ACA/ACCA or equivalent, has substantial forensic/investigations experience, and can lead complex reporting with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent international qualification.
• Substantial forensic/investigations experience expected.
• Ambition to develop own client portfolio and network.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform day‑to‑day project activities, including client interactions and team collaboration.
• Conduct accounting analyses and document complex investigative issues.
• Perform industry and company research using public information and online tools.
• Prepare reports and schedules for clients and third parties.
• Apply UK GAAP and IFRS in analyses and reporting.
• Supervise junior team members and draft written analyses for projects.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Want to build your own team within an opportunistic business that is passionate about supporting your professional goals?

At Stonebridge, we have been mandated on an exclusive basis to find an ambitious, highly-regarded forensic accountant to join this rapidly growing firm as a Partner.

This business is looking to strengthen their presence within the forensic space nationally, with a focus now on developing their London team. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the sector’s top experts in their field, as they strengthen their market-reach through the onboarding of a key partner and supporting staff.

The role

• Supervising and performing day-to-day activities of projects including interaction with client personnel, other team members, and professionals from other firms involved in accounting advisory and forensic and litigation consulting engagements;
• Performing accounting and financial analysis and assists clients with analysing and documenting complex investigative issues;
• Performing industry and company research utilising online tools and publicly available information, assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties, and develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel;
• Applying accounting, financial and analytical skills to various client situations and practice disciplines, such as detailed reviews of financial statements and underlying accounting records and the application of UK GAAP and IFRS;
• Supervising more junior team member's analyses;
• Preparing draft written analyses and other reports for third parties, as necessary, on the project scope and/or results of activities.

The ideal candidate will have

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent international accountancy qualification;
• Substantial experience in forensic and / or investigations experience;
• The ambition to develop their own client portfolio, building on an already strong internal network;
• Strong forensic accounting skills, with detailed knowledge of GAAP and SEC requirements;
• Advanced analytical and issue resolution intelligence, problem solving is essential;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to interface with team members and client personnel in demanding, deadline-driven situations;
• A strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis;
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment;