Forensic Services Manager

Walker Lovell; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Pension contribution

Structured learning and development programmes

Performance-linked bonus

Investment in continued professional development

Job summary

A nationally respected advisory firm is seeking a Leader to guide complex fraud, insolvency, and dispute investigations. The ideal candidate will have strong forensic accounting experience and a proven record in leading investigations and supervising teams. Responsibilities include shaping case strategy and managing client relationships. This role offers a competitive salary, performance-linked bonuses, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Strong forensic accounting experience with ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience leading investigations and supervising teams.
• Experience in fraud, insolvency investigations, litigation support.
• Commercial judgement balancing strategic oversight with detailed analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic investigations and dispute engagements from scoping to reporting.
• Shape case strategy including fraud analysis and asset tracing.
• Manage client relationships and internal teams for quality outcomes.
• Contribute to practice growth through mentoring, compliance oversight and business development.

Skills

Forensic accounting experience

Leadership and team supervision

Fraud analysis

Commercial judgement

Business development

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Lead high-impact investigations with real commercial consequence.

This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role within a nationally respected advisory firm, shaping complex fraud, insolvency and dispute matters across diverse sectors.

Package

Strong base salary reflecting seniority and scope

Performance-linked bonus

Clear progression toward senior leadership

Investment in continued professional development

Benefits

Private medical cover

Pension contribution

Structured learning and development programmes

Inclusive and supportive team culture

Why this business

This organisation is a nationally recognised advisory firm with a strong presence across the UK and international reach. Its forensic practice is trusted on complex investigations, high-value disputes and contentious insolvency matters. Known for clear thinking and commercially grounded advice, the firm combines technical excellence with a pragmatic approach. With sustained growth and increasing demand for investigation-led work, the London team offers genuine strategic visibility and leadership responsibility.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead forensic investigations and dispute engagements from scoping through to expert reporting
• Shape case strategy, including fraud analysis, asset tracing and quantum assessments
• Manage client relationships, legal stakeholders and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Contribute to practice growth through mentoring, compliance oversight and business development

What you’ll bring

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification with strong forensic accounting experience
• Proven track record leading investigations, supervising teams and reviewing complex work
• Experience in fraud, insolvency investigations, litigation support or damages analysis
• Commercial judgement with the ability to balance strategic oversight and detailed analysis

Who this suits

You’re a commercially minded forensic professional who thrives on complex, high-stakes matters. You’re confident leading engagements and influencing legal and corporate stakeholders. You enjoy developing others while maintaining hands‑on involvement in technical delivery. Most importantly, you’re ready to take ownership of significant investigations within a firm that values clarity, credibility and measurable impact.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.