Senior Manager - Forensic Accounting, Disputes - #2183745

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join our Forensic and Risk Advisory team, with a particular focus on litigation and disputes.

You will lead the delivery of complex forensic accounting and disputes assignments, working closely with Partners, clients and legal advisers. You will oversee financial analysis and reporting, manage client relationships, develop junior team members and contribute to the growth of the disputes practice.

The role will involve a combination of working from our Leeds or Manchester office, client premises and law firms as required.

• Leading and managing a portfolio of forensic accounting and disputes assignments
• Managing the quantification of losses and damages arising from commercial disputes
• Leading financial analysis in commercial, contractual and family disputes
• Reviewing complex financial information, accounting records and other evidence
• Overseeing fraud investigations, asset tracing and bank statement analysis
• Undertaking and reviewing business, share and other asset valuations
• Managing the preparation and review of expert reports and other written reports for legal proceedings
• Translating complex financial matters into clear, well-supported conclusions for clients and legal advisers
• Liaising directly with clients, solicitors, barristers and other stakeholders throughout engagements
• Managing engagement scope, budgets, deadlines and overall project delivery
• Identifying risks, issues and areas requiring further investigation or analysis
• Working closely with Partners on complex or strategically important assignments
• Supporting pitches, proposals, networking and other business development activities
• Building relationships with law firms, clients and intermediaries
• Coaching, reviewing and developing Managers and more junior members of the team
• Supporting the continued development and growth of the wider Forensic and Risk Advisory practice

Skills & Experience

• Holds a recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• Has significant post-qualification experience within forensic accounting, with a strong focus on litigation and disputes
• Has experience leading and managing complex forensic accounting or disputes assignments
• Has strong experience in areas such as loss and damages quantification, financial analysis, valuations and/or investigations
• Has experience preparing, reviewing or contributing to expert reports and other reports used in legal proceedings
• Is confident working directly with solicitors, barristers, clients and senior stakeholders
• Can critically review complex financial information and identify the key commercial and accounting issues
• Has excellent written communication skills and can present complex financial concepts clearly and concisely
• Demonstrates strong commercial judgement, professional scepticism and attention to detail
• Has strong project management skills, including managing multiple assignments, budgets and deadlines
• Has experience managing, coaching and developing junior colleagues
• Is comfortable contributing to business development and building external professional relationships
• Demonstrates integrity, independence and a strong sense of professional responsibility
• Works collaboratively and builds strong relationships across teams and service lines

Why join us?

As a broader PLC group, we’ve doubled in size since 2019 and we have ambitions to maintain that growth profile moving forward, so we’re looking for people who want to help us shape our future. We value applied intellect, curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Flexibility to buy and roll over holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• 24/7 Access to virtual GP + mental health support
• Car Allowance
• Internal and external professional qualifications support
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee discount scheme (Gym, Retailers etc)
• Social events throughout the year
• Electric car salary sacrifice
• Free mortgage advice
• Health and Wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time
• Plus more