Temporary Forensic Accountant - Personal Injury

GPN Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a temporary Forensic Accountant to support a respected forensic accountancy team. This role involves preparing financial reports for personal injury claims and requires forensic accounting qualifications. The ideal candidate will have experience in dealing with complex litigation cases and be available at short notice. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly/day rate

Flexible working options

Exposure to complex litigation cases

Qualifications

• Proven track record working on personal injury and fatal accident claims (ideally 1-2+ years).
• Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced forensic environment.
• Immediately available or available at short notice for temporary assignments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and quantification of damages for personal injury claims.
• Analyse earnings data, business accounts, and medical records.
• Draft loss of earnings and loss of dependency calculations.
• Liaise with solicitors, insurers, and counsel.

Skills

Forensic accounting experience

Analytical skills

Written communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent

Job description

GPN Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established forensic accountancy firm in the UK who are on the lookout for a temporary Forensic Accountant with personal injury experience. This firm is known for its thorough, expert-led analysis and close partnerships with solicitors and insurers. The role offers a unique opportunity to join a highly regarded forensic team on a temporary basis to support ongoing expert witness assignments and complex litigation matters.

You'll be working closely with experienced directors and forensic partners, primarily preparing loss of earnings and loss of dependency calculations, alongside related financial analyses to support legal proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial reports and quantification of damages for personal injury and fatal accident claims
• Analyse pre- and post-incident earnings data, business accounts, pension information, and medical records
• Draft loss of earnings, loss of services, and loss of dependency calculations
• Review and critique opposing expert reports and assist with rebuttals
• Liaise directly with instructing solicitors, insurers, and counsel
• Assist partners in delivering expert witness reports
• Handle multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to deadlines
• Support the team in ad hoc forensic analysis as needed across other litigation assignments

About You:

• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent with forensic accounting experience
• Proven track record working on personal injury and fatal accident claims (ideally 1-2+ years)
• Highly analytical with excellent written communication and attention to detail
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with forensic templates and financial modelling
• Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced forensic environment
• Immediately available or available at short notice for temporary assignments

What You'll Get:

• Competitive hourly/day rate
• Flexible working options (hybrid or remote considered)
• Opportunity to work with a respected forensic specialist team
• Exposure to complex litigation cases

This is an excellent short-term opportunity for a capable forensic accountant looking to make a meaningful contribution to a respected firm during a period of increased case volume.