Senior Forensic Accountant & Practice Leader – Hybrid

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing and digital GP apps

Group Income Protection

Pension (SIPP)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working from office or home

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Senior Manager/Director‑level Forensic Accountant to lead high‑profile forensic engagements. You will shape the service offering, provide technical leadership, and act as a trusted advisor to insurers, brokers and law firms while guiding teams and ensuring delivery quality.

You’ll oversees complex investigations, develop loss models, and contribute to strategic growth with the global FAS platform.

Qualifications

• Qualified with CIMA, ACCA or ACA and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to interrogate multifaceted claims and build defensible financial loss models.
• Experience leading forensic accounting engagements and complex loss adjustments.
• Strong FCA confidentiality and data protection awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex forensic assignments for high‑value matters.
• Provide technical leadership and act as trusted advisor to clients.
• Manage team delivery, resourcing, deadlines and financial performance.
• Drive business growth, refine service offering, and expand market presence.
• Lead client meetings and oversee report sign‑offs for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Accountancy credentials

Analytical skills

Forensic leadership

Industry specialization

Regulatory awareness

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)

Job description

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Senior Manager/Director‑level Forensic Accountant to lead high‑profile forensic engagements. You will shape the service offering, provide technical leadership, and act as a trusted advisor to insurers, brokers and law firms while guiding teams and ensuring delivery quality.

You’ll oversees complex investigations, develop loss models, and contribute to strategic growth with the global FAS platform.