Forensic Dispute Senior Manager

Warner Scott Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm in London is seeking a Manager to take ownership of forensic valuation and expert witness assignments. You'll lead engagements, draft expert reports, and be the primary contact for clients. The ideal candidate is ACA/CA qualified with substantial forensic accounting experience and the ambition to grow into a partnership role. This opportunity offers significant responsibility and the chance to shape a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in forensic accounting, ideally within disputes or valuations.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Ambitious and motivated, looking for a clear path to Partnership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver forensic valuation and expert witness assignments.
• Draft clear, robust, and defensible expert reports.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and legal teams.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Report writing

Project management

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

ACA/CA or equivalent qualification

Job description

The Role

You'll operate as the number two to the Partner, taking full ownership of mandates from day one. Working in a small, high-calibre team, you'll lead complex engagements, liaise directly with lawyers and clients, and play a key role in the preparation of expert reports across litigation, arbitration, and contentious valuation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver forensic valuation and expert witness assignments
• Draft clear, robust, and defensible expert reports
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and legal teams
• Manage and mentor junior staff across engagements
• Contribute to strategic business development initiatives and networking
• Build your market presence and develop your own client relationships ("black book")

About You

• ACA/CA or equivalent qualification
• Substantial experience in forensic accounting, ideally within disputes or valuations
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills
• Commercially sharp, with a genuine interest in developing business and client networks
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and lead small teams
• Ambitious and motivated, looking for a clear path to Partnership

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned Manager ready for promotion, or a Senior Manager seeking broader exposure, autonomy, and a faster route to leadership. If you\'re excited by the idea of taking on more responsibility and shaping the direction of a growing disputes practice, we\'d love to hear from you.