Senior Forensic Accountant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Forensic Accountant to resolve complex financial insurance losses. This role involves detailed analysis of financial data and public information to assess the economic impact of insured incidents. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including claimants and adjusters, to negotiate settlements and present findings. Join a company that values continuous learning and fosters a positive work environment, where your contributions will help protect assets and minimize risks for clients.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA or ACCA certification required.
• Experience in forensic accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and assess insured financial losses from inception to settlement.
• Conduct interviews and inspect physical damage for claims.

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualified accountant

Forensic Accounting experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Senior Forensic Accountant

The role of Senior Forensic Accountant involves resolving financial insurance losses, including but not limited to, business interruption, product recall, product guarantee, cyber, fidelity, and stock claims. This is achieved through detailed analysis and review of accounting records, third-party information, and general inquiries.

You will analyze financial data and public information to evaluate the true economic impact of insured incidents. This analysis helps the instructing party minimize risks, protect assets, and make informed decisions.

Upon completing the review, your responsibilities extend to assessing the quantum, negotiating with brokers, lawyers, accountants, and corporate management.

You will work closely with claimants and adjusters, sometimes independently and other times as part of a larger team. Collaboration with other consultants, such as construction specialists and engineers, may be required to ensure loss measurements align with reinstatement timelines.

The role requires looking beyond financial documents, including researching market trends, industry information, and conducting interviews with business owners, employees, vendors, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and assess insured financial losses from inception to settlement.
• Support policyholders regarding their losses.
• Examine claims forms, policies, endorsements, instructions, and other records to determine coverage.
• Service current clients and build relationships.
• Conduct interviews, inspect physical damage, and compare claim information with evidence.
• Perform detailed analysis of financial and non-financial information.
• Prepare reports summarizing findings.
• Identify potential litigation opportunities.
• Present evidence and serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings.

Required Skills

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant.
• Experience in Forensic Accounting is advantageous.
• Professional, positive attitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Why Join Charles Taylor?

We are proud that nine out of ten of our employees recommend Charles Taylor as a great place to work. We foster a positive work environment that empowers our staff to make decisions and values continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

We are committed to ongoing professional development, offering structured induction, job training, study support for relevant qualifications, and a comprehensive learning curriculum.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Charles Taylor is dedicated to inclusivity. We promote mutual respect and have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or family status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Our partnerships and recruitment practices reflect our commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture, which we are proud to support.