Forensic & Valuation Services Assistant Manager

ACCA Careers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Pension matching

Enhanced parental leave

Agile working

Volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Menzies LLP is seeking a Forensic Assistant Manager to lead day-to-day delivery of forensic accounting engagements from planning to reporting in our Manchester office.

You will supervise junior staff, deliver high-quality analyses, and build strong client relationships while contributing to business development across the North West. ACA/ACCA or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience in forensic accounting, disputes and investigations.
• Experience gained within practice or a specialist advisory environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day engagements from planning through reporting.
• Supervise junior team members and develop client relationships.
• Prepare and review high-quality financial analyses and client reports; support business development.

Skills

Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Forensic accounting

Disputes investigations

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Menzies is an equal opportunities employer which means that we recruit, employ, train, pay, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a first-class team and, to do so, we know that we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.

If you are ready to make an impact, lead with purpose, and work in a place where your voice truly matters, keep reading!

Forensic Assistant Manager based in our Manchester office, you will play a key role in delivering a broad range of forensic accounting and dispute engagements. Working alongside Directors and Partners, you will help manage assignments from initial planning through to completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables for client reporting and Partner review.

You will support the management of complex engagements, taking responsibility for day-to-day project delivery, supervising junior team members, and maintaining strong client relationships throughout each assignment. You will also contribute to preparing reports, financial analyses and other outputs to the high standards expected by our clients and the firm.

As part of our growing Forensic Accounting & Disputes practice, you will be encouraged to develop your commercial awareness and contribute to business development activities. This includes building relationships with referrers, legal professionals and other advisers across the North West, identifying opportunities to support new and existing clients, and working collaboratively with colleagues across Menzies to generate referrals.

Why Menzies?

• People First: Our work-life balance is not just talk. From agile working to generous leave, we create space for what matters to you.
• Work with Inspiring Clients: From multinational groups to large corporates across diverse industries, no two days are the same.
• Collaborate Across Borders: Working with our network HLB International to be part of a team that thrives on knowledge-sharing and supporting businesses with global ambitions.
• Innovate with Purpose: We’re always looking for better ways to work—leveraging tech, simplifying complexities, and delivering value.
• Empathy at Our Core: We don’t just serve our clients; we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time.

Key Responsibilities

As a Forensic Assistant Manager, you will support the delivery of a wide range of forensic accounting assignments, including commercial disputes, business valuations, financial investigations and loss calculations. You will take responsibility for managing day-to-day engagements, preparing and reviewing high-quality financial analyses and reports, and working closely with Directors and Partners to deliver robust, evidence-based advice to clients. You will also supervise and mentor junior team members, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the Forensic & Valuation Services team through collaboration and business development initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

You will be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with experience in forensic accounting, disputes and investigations gained within practice or a specialist advisory environment.

You will have experience supporting commercial dispute engagements, business valuations, financial investigations and loss calculations, with the ability to produce clear, accurate financial analyses and client reports. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines are essential.

You will be confident building relationships with clients and professional contacts, working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting business development initiatives. Previous experience supervising and developing junior team members, together with excellent communication and project management skills, will enable you to thrive in this role.

Benefits

At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:

• Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
• Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
• Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
• Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.

About Menzies LLP

Menzies is a proudly independent UK business advisory and accountancy practice with true national coverage and international connections. As a full-service firm with strong sector specialisms, we have a proven track record supporting both businesses, not-for-profits and individuals to successfully reach their financial goals.

We’re proud to be a Certified B Corp™. and part of a global community of over 10,000 businesses recognised for meeting high standards of social and environmental responsibility, accountability, and governance.

This certification reflects the way we already do business, putting people and relationships first, supporting our communities, investing in our teams, and helping clients build sustainable, future-focused organisations.

We continue to take a relationship-led approach to our client relationships. We use our Brighter Thinking methodology to empower clients with greater confidence and certainty in the face of increasing complexity.

Founded in 1912, Menzies is headquartered in London with coverage nationally in England & Wales and has 1100+ employees and a turnover of £110m. Our clients are mid-size and large privately held corporates, non-profits, and individuals, across the UK and internationally via major market country-desks, and in 157 countries globally through Menzies membership of HLB, the global advisory and accounting network.