Forensic Services – Accounting Manager

FRP Advisory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national business advisory firm in London is seeking a Mid-Senior level Forensic Accountant. This role involves managing forensic engagements, engaging with stakeholders, and leading investigations related to financial crimes. Essential qualifications include a recognised accountancy qualification and proven experience in supervising teams. The firm is committed to inclusivity and sustainability, providing a structured path for career growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to delegate work and provide direction for revisions.
• Demonstrated experience in business and strategic planning.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Managing and leading forensic engagements.
• Determining issues for investigation and requesting documentation.
• Preparing budgets and time-cost analyses.
• Conducting business development and networking activities.

Skills

Proven experience leading and supervising team members

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to balance high-level view with attention to detail

Adept at identifying client needs

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK with over 950 team members, including more than 100 partners. We specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory and Restructuring 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.

Role Overview

The role is in the Forensic Accounting team in London. It will cover both investigations and dispute‑related matters, with preferred experience in fraud and financial investigations, insolvency investigations and litigation, and asset tracing & funds flow analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing/leading forensic engagements, including the management of internal and external stakeholders and clients;
• Determining issues for investigation by identifying sources of information and requesting the provision of such documentation;
• Contributing to the development of case strategy;
• Developing and/or evaluating damages and quantum of claim calculations;
• Preparation of written findings including investigation, advisory and expert reports;
• Utilising relevant technology and software programs including e‑discovery platforms to create efficiencies;
• Managing a portfolio of cases efficiently to meet deadlines and resourcing constraints;
• Preparing budgets and time‑cost analyses, monitoring progress;
• Contributing to the running of the practice in the form of compliance, pastoral care, learning and development and/or innovation;
• Performing line‑manager duties and providing performance feedback, mentoring and coaching of various team members;
• Undertaking business development, marketing and networking activities, both internally and externally.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA or equivalent);
• Proven experience leading and supervising team members in a forensic accounting role;
• Ability to delegate work to team members, review work product and provide direction for revisions or further actions;
• Ability to balance a high‑level view with adequate attention to detail, identifying key issues and recognising areas requiring further investigation;
• Adept at identifying client needs;
• Professional demeanour and strong written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated experience in business and strategic planning, managing client relationships;
• Flexible approach to working.

Desirable:

• Additional qualifications such as ACFE, expert witness training, blockchain analytics or Relativity certifications;
• Foreign language skills;
• Legal background or experience working alongside legal teams;
• Knowledge of insolvency proceedings and litigation.

Additional Information

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, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. We build and maintain meaningful, long‑term relationships with all our stakeholders, including employees, clients and local communities, while reducing our impact on the natural environment. Our ongoing success depends on sustainability and agility in a changing 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. Every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.

Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers and empower them to achieve their potential.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

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