Forensic Dispute Senior Manager

Warner Scott Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is looking for a Manager or Senior Manager to lead forensic valuation assignments in London. This role involves mentoring junior staff, managing client relationships, and contributing to business development. Ideal candidates will have ACA/CA qualifications and a track record in forensic accounting, with opportunities for rapid career advancement towards Partnership.

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

Business development

Client relationship management

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.