Qualified Forensic Accountant

Purpose of the Role

As a Forensic Accountant, you will play a crucial role in uncovering financial irregularities, analysing complex financial data, providing expert testimony in legal proceedings, and supporting the Director of Ellacotts Forensic Services in report writing for a range of clients. This vacancy is for either our Banbury or Birmingham office. 

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis

• Conducting in-depth analysis of financial records, transactions, and statements to identify discrepancies, fraud, or misconduct.
• Utilizing forensic accounting techniques to trace funds, uncover hidden assets, and detect financial manipulation.
• Assessing financial damages and quantifying losses in legal disputes or insurance claims.

Investigation

• Gather evidence and obtain information relevant to financial investigations.
• Collaborating with law enforcement agencies, solicitors, and other professionals to support criminal or civil investigations.
• Examining electronic data and conducting digital forensics to uncover evidence of financial crimes or fraud.

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.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Assisting clients in implementing effective internal controls and procedures to prevent and detect financial fraud.
• Conducting risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
• Staying informed about changes in accounting standards, regulations, and industry best practices related to forensic accounting.
   

Critical Skills Required

• Excellent problem-resolution skills and ideas generation ability
• Strong computer literacy
• Strong active listening skills
• Ability to review and prepare client accounts, tax, or VAT quickly and efficiently.

Critical Knowledge Required

• Knowledge of Accounting systems including, Xero and other software as required.  Knowledge of their uses and benefits
• In-depth accounts preparation knowledge

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 with cloud accounting software such as Xero

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 Banbury or Birmingham
• Work outside normal hours as required.