Qualified Forensic Accountant

Ellacotts LLP; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Kettering is seeking a Forensic Accountant to uncover financial irregularities and provide expert testimony in legal settings. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 2 years of accounts experience. The role involves financial analysis, valuations, and reporting, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. A competitive salary range from £40,000 to £45,000 is offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial records and transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of valuation models and reports.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting findings and analysis.

Skills

Problem resolution skills

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Active listening skills

Analytical skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

• Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
• Earnings: £40000.00 to £45000.00

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