Job Description

Purpose of the Role

As a Forensic Accountant, you will play a crucial role in uncovering financial irregularities, analysing complex financial data, and providing expert testimony in legal proceedings and supporting the Director in report writing for a range of clients.

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis:

Conducting in-depth analysis of financial records, transactions, and statements to identify discrepancies, fraud, or misconduct or identify trends. Utilising forensic accounting techniques to trace funds, uncover hidden assets, and detect financial manipulation.

Valuations:

Assist in the preparation and analysis of valuation models and reports for various types of businesses spanning a broad range of sectors. Conduct thorough research to support valuation assumptions and methodologies. Develop and refine valuation models using methodologies such as comparable company analysis, precedent transactions and discounted cashflows (DCF). Contribute to the enhancement of existing valuation processes and methodologies.

Disputes and claims:

Assessing financial damages and quantifying losses in legal disputes or insurance claims that is supported by: + detailed financial evidence; and
+ ther evidence, cross referenced to the underlying financial analysis as appropriate.

Reporting and Documentation:

Preparing detailed reports documenting findings, analysis, and conclusions in a clear and concise manner. Presenting findings and expert opinions to clients, legal counsel, and regulatory authorities. Providing support and assistance in the preparation of exhibits, and other legal documents for use in court proceedings.

Critical Skills Required:

Excellent problem resolution skills and ideas generation ability Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel Strong active listening skills Ability to review and analyse financial statements and other financial information quickly and efficiently Apply professional curiosity and scepticism to information being analysed

Critical Knowledge Required:

In depth accounts preparation knowledge Knowledge of corporation tax, capital gains tax and income tax

Qualifications Required

Essential: ACA or ACCA qualified


Desirable: Degree or equivalent experience

Experience Required

Essential: Minimum of 2 years proven accounts experience within a practice environment


Desirable: Experience including valuations, dispute support and investigations

Personal Qualities

Strong presence Excellent communication skills Quickly builds rapport and trust Highly confidential Good networker Attention to detail Resilient and energetic Achiever and self-motivated Organised Creative
Analytical - quick thinker

Job Requirements

Live within commuting distance of Ellacotts Banbury * Work outside normal hours as required