Senior Manager - Forensic Accounting

FRP Advisory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FRP Advisory, based in London, seeks an experienced Forensic Accounting lead to manage dispute‑related engagements, investigations and advisory work. You will act as the primary client contact, supervise case strategy, and contribute to growth of theForensic Services practice.

You will oversee budgets, ensure profitability, mentor junior staff and drive business development across the client base. ACA/ACCA qualification and strong stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent recognised accountancy qualification.
• Significant forensic accounting experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and client relationships.
• Experience leading the preparation and review of expert reports and advisory reports.
• Strong delegation and mentoring of junior team members.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to identify client needs and business development opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic accounting engagements and act as day-to-day contact for clients, counsel and stakeholders.
• Manage complex disputes, investigations and advisory assignments from inception to conclusion.
• Develop, review and challenge damages and quantum calculations.
• Lead preparation and review of expert and advisory reports.
• Collaborate with Partners to shape case strategy and provide input.
• Oversee dispute-related matters including valuations, loss of profits, warranties and arbitration.
• Manage budgets and engagement profitability; monitor deadlines and client expectations.
• Mentor and develop junior team members; support recruitment and growth of the practice.
• Drive business development, marketing and networking to expand client relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Forensic accounting

Leadership

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Relativity

Advanced Excel

Job description

About FRP

FRP is a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value.

Role Overview

Based within the Forensic Accounting team in London, this role focuses primarily on dispute‑related matters, with exposure to investigations work. The position involves leading complex engagements including litigation, arbitration and financial investigations, acting as a trusted adviser to clients and legal teams. The role includes responsibility for engagement delivery, client relationship management, business development and the development of junior team members, while supporting the continued growth of the Forensic Services practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading forensic accounting engagements, acting as the primary day‑to‑day contact for clients, legal counsel and other key stakeholders
• Leading the management of complex disputes, investigations and advisory assignments from inception through to conclusion
• Developing, reviewing and challenging damages and quantum of claim calculations
• Leading the preparation and review of expert witness and advisory reports
• Working with Partners and Directors to develop case strategy and provide commercial and technical input throughout engagements
• Leading dispute‑related matters including contentious business valuations, loss of profits, warranty and indemnity claims and arbitration proceedings
• Managing a portfolio of engagements to meet deadlines, budget requirements and client expectations
• Preparing and overseeing budgets, monitoring engagement profitability and managing financial performance
• Contributing to practice operations including compliance, learning and development, innovation and process improvement initiatives
• Taking responsibility for the development, mentoring and performance management of junior team members
• Supporting recruitment activities and helping to build and develop a high‑performing team
• Leading business development, marketing and networking activities, identifying opportunities to expand client relationships and win new work
• Maintaining market awareness to identify trends, opportunities and growth initiatives for the practice

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent recognised accountancy qualification
• Significant experience within a forensic accounting role
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and client relationships simultaneously
• Experience leading the preparation and review of expert reports and advisory reports
• Strong ability to delegate, review work and provide technical guidance to junior team members
• Ability to balance high‑level analysis with strong attention to detail
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify key issues, assess risks and develop practical solutions
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify client needs and business development opportunities
• Strong stakeholder management and client relationship skills
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work

Desirable

• Additional training (e.g. expert witness training, Relativity, advanced Excel, valuation training)
• Strong experience of business valuations and complex quantum assessments
• Established network within the legal, insurance or advisory markets
• Experience contributing to successful business development initiatives
• Foreign language skills
• Legal background

Additional Information

Our Values

• Straightforward: We provide clear, no‑nonsense advice
• Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence
• Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes
• Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face

Our Commitment to You and the Environment

At FRP Advisory Group, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. We build and maintain meaningful, long‑term relationships with all stakeholders – employees, clients and local communities – while reducing our impact on the natural environment. We continually improve in all areas, from people and clients to the planet. We commit to an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services – irrespective of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. Our learning and development programmes invest in growing our employees’ careers so they can achieve their potential. We are dedicated to long‑term relationships with our clients, helping them to achieve their objectives while supporting our own sustainability and success.