Qualified Forensic Accountant

Ellacotts Accountants; Kettering; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional accounting firm in Kettering seeks a Forensic Accountant to uncover financial irregularities and provide expert testimony. The ideal candidate will have ACA or ACCA qualifications and at least 2 years of proven accounting experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. The role may require work outside normal hours and commuting to the office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years proven accounts experience within a practice environment.
• Experience in valuations, dispute support, and investigations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify discrepancies or fraud.
• Prepare and analyze valuation models and reports.
• Assess financial damages and quantify losses in disputes.
• Document findings and prepare reports for court proceedings.

Skills

Problem resolution skills

Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel)

Active listening skills

Analytical skills

Professional curiosity and skepticism

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Purpose of the Role

As a Forensic Accountant, you will play a crucial role in uncovering financial irregularities, analysing complex financial data, and providing expert testimony in legal proceedings and supporting the Director in report writing for a range of clients.

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis

• Conducting in-depth analysis of financial records, transactions, and statements to identify discrepancies, fraud, or misconduct or identify trends.
• Utilising forensic accounting techniques to trace funds, uncover hidden assets, and detect financial manipulation.

Valuations

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of valuation models and reports for various types of businesses spanning a broad range of sectors.
• Conduct thorough research to support valuation assumptions and methodologies.
• Develop and refine valuation models using methodologies such as comparable company analysis, precedent transactions and discounted cashflows (DCF).
• Contribute to the enhancement of existing valuation processes and methodologies.

Disputes and claims

• Assessing financial damages and quantifying losses in legal disputes or insurance claims that is supported by:
  • detailed financial evidence; and
  • ther evidence, cross referenced to the underlying financial analysis as appropriate.

Reporting and Documentation

• Preparing detailed reports documenting findings, analysis, and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
• Presenting findings and expert opinions to clients, legal counsel, and regulatory authorities.
• Providing support and assistance in the preparation of exhibits, and other legal documents for use in court proceedings.

Critical Skills Required

• Excellent problem resolution skills and ideas generation ability
• Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong active listening skills
• Ability to review and analyse financial statements and other financial information quickly and efficiently
• Apply professional curiosity and scepticism to information being analysed

Critical Knowledge Required

• In depth accounts preparation knowledge
• Knowledge of corporation tax, capital gains tax and income tax

Qualifications Required

Essential: ACA or ACCA qualified

Desirable: Degree or equivalent experience

Experience Required

Essential: Minimum of 2 years proven accounts experience within a practice environment

Desirable: Experience including valuations, dispute support and investigations

Personal Qualities

• Strong presence
• Excellent communication skills
• Quickly builds rapport and trust
• Highly confidential
• Good networker
• Attention to detail
• Resilient and energetic
• Achiever and self-motivated
• Organised
• Creative
• Analytical - quick thinker

Job Requirements

• Live within commuting distance of Ellacotts Kettering
• Work outside normal hours as required