Senior Forensic Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in forensic accountancy is seeking an experienced Forensic Accountant to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role focuses on serious injury cases, offering a unique opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team with a strong culture of collaboration and fun. With a commitment to delivering exceptional results, you will manage a diverse caseload, prepare comprehensive reports, and engage with leading serious injury practices. If you are ready to elevate your career in forensic accounting, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of forensic accountancy experience, especially in injury work.
• Ability to handle complex cases and maintain balance between departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload and liaise with legal teams to conclude cases.
• Prepare detailed reports for case settlements and maintain excellence.

Skills

Forensic Accountancy

Clinical Negligence

Report Preparation

Case Management

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualification

Qualified by Experience

Job description

My client, one of the UK's leading forensic accountancy practices, is looking to hire an experienced Forensic Accountant to join their team and continue on the massive growth journey they've been enjoying recently. Salary is extremely flexible and will depend on the individual and their experience.

Our client is seeking a Senior Forensic Accountant to join their team. With over 25 years of experience, they have grown to be one of the premier and largest specialist Forensic Accountancy practices in the UK, specialising in insurance work. They are known for delivering high-quality advice in select market areas and have a proven track record in driving optimal results.

This role will specialise in the serious injury field and offers an opportunity to work with a highly experienced team that has been involved in thousands of disputes and cases of all sizes. Whilst the work can sometimes be serious, the team has built up a brilliant culture of fun, collaboration, and light-heartedness. There has been virtually no turnover in staff over the last 10+ years; this piece of recruitment is purely due to business growth.

What you'll do:

• Carry a full caseload, liaising with relevant legal teams from instruction to progress the cases to their conclusion
• Work predominantly in our Claimant department but with some inevitable crossover into Defendant insurance work
• Maintain balance of work between Claimant and Defendant departments
• Prepare thorough reports to help in the settlement of cases of all sizes
• Work extensively with most of the largest serious injury practices in the country
• Ensure timely delivery and continued reputation for excellence

What you bring:

• At least 5 years Forensic Accountancy experience, predominantly in injury/clinical negligence work
• Experience of being a named Expert on reports is preferred
• Professionally qualified/part qualified (ACA/ACCA) or Qualified by experience
• Ability to maintain balance of work between Claimant and Defendant departments
• Ability to handle cases of utmost severity and complexity

What's next:

If you're ready to take your forensic accounting career to the next level, don't hesitate to get in touch!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Focus: Accountant

Location: Manchester

Salary: Negotiable

Job Reference: YOZ4N4-F81CA0CB

Date posted: 2 April 2025

Consultant: Isabel Evans