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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

Lead forensic accounting engagements, acting as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, legal counsel and other key stakeholders.
Lead the management of complex disputes, investigations and advisory assignments from inception through to conclusion.
Develop, review and challenge damages and quantum of claim calculations.
Lead the preparation and review of expert witness and advisory reports.
Work with Partners and Directors to develop case strategy and provide commercial and technical input throughout engagements.
Lead dispute-related matters including contentious business valuations, loss of profits, warranty and indemnity claims and arbitration proceedings.
Manage a portfolio of engagements to meet deadlines, budget requirements and client expectations.
Prepare and oversee budgets, monitor engagement profitability and manage financial performance.
Contribute to practice operations including compliance, learning and development, innovation and process improvement initiatives.
Take responsibility for the development, mentoring and performance management of junior team members.
Support recruitment activities and help build and develop a high-performing team.
Lead business development, marketing and networking activities, identifying opportunities to expand client relationships and win new work.
Maintain market awareness to identify trends, opportunities and growth initiatives for the practice.

Requirements

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.
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.

Skills

Forensic accounting
Dispute resolution
Investigations
Litigation support
Arbitration support
Financial investigations
Client advisory
Legal team collaboration
Engagement delivery
Client relationship management
Business development
Team development
Damages calculation
Quantum of claim calculation
Expert witness reporting
Advisory reporting
Case strategy development
Commercial input
Technical input
Business valuation
Loss of profits calculation
Warranty and indemnity claims
Budget management
Profitability monitoring
Financial performance management
Practice operations
Compliance
Learning and development
Process improvement
Mentoring
Performance management
Recruitment support
Marketing
Networking
Market awareness
Trend identification
Growth initiative identification
Expert witness training
Relativity
Advanced Excel
Valuation training
Complex quantum assessments
Stakeholder management
Written communication
Verbal communication
Adaptability

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Significant experience within a forensic accounting role
Experience leading the preparation and review of expert reports and advisory reports
Experience contributing to successful business development initiatives

Education Level

ACA, ACCA or equivalent recognised accountancy qualification

About the Company

FRP is a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK with over 900 team members, including more than 100 partners.
Specialises in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate Advisory.
Operates from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus.
Dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value.
Approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered.
Provides strategic solutions for a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises.
Committed to delivering expert advice and support.
Sustainability is integral to strategy and operations.
Committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture.
Maintains an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on skills and experience.
Learning and development programmes enable investment in growing employees' careers.
Committed to growing long-term relationships with clients and supporting their objectives.

Equal Opportunity

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 - regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.