Forensic Accountant, Leeds or Manchester
An award winning, leading multi-national law firm are looking for an experienced forensic accountant to join their Forensic Accounting team. You will contribute to their accounting and forensic expertise to a diverse array of intricate and challenging projects. This will include commercial disputes. quantum calculations, bribery and corruption inquiries, forensic intelligence gathering, M&A transactions, data analytics assignments, business valuations, and more.
Duties:
· Offer guidance on the quantifiable and commercial aspects of disputes, both in high court proceedings and international arbitrations.
· Provide insights into the accounting dimensions of fraud, financial and regulatory investigations, risk assessments, and compliance programs.
· Review and analyse financial data and accounts for various purposes
· Develop decision tree analyses to aid in presenting legal advice, client options, and settlement evaluations.
· Support lawyers and clients in preparing for negotiations and mediations.
· Address technical accounting matters Gather and organise information to support claims and investigations.
· Utilise data analytics tools to analyse extensive datasets.
· Undertake financial due diligence assessments.
· Construct financial models for disputes and corporate transactions.
· Interview witnesses and sources related to disputes and investigations.
· Draft summaries of work performed and contribute to pleading documents.
· Collaborate with independent expert accountants and evaluate expert accountant reports.
· Participate in business development and marketing efforts both internally and externally.
Requirements
· ACA or ACCA qualified
· 1 to 5 years PQE and Forensic accounting experience from reputable firms (Big 4, forensic accounting boutiques.).
· Experience including commercial litigation, expert witness services, business valuations, and investigations.