Trainee Forensic Accountant

We are a boutique firm on a mission to be the ‘go to’ providers of forensic accounting, investigation, business valuation and tax dispute resolution services within the SME and mid-corporate sector. We work closely with lawyers, public sector bodies, other professionals and businesses acting in expert witness or advisory capacity in contentious and non-contentious matters.

**The role**

We are looking for a driven individual with a genuine desire to pursue a rewarding career in forensic accounting and financial investigations.

This is a trainee/apprenticeship role and, as being an ICAEW approved training provider, we will facilitate the necessary training and support to attain the AAT and/or ACA professional qualification whilst also providing on the job training to become a forensic accountant and, ultimately, an expert in this field.

Trainee/apprentice will have the opportunity to work closely with a leading expert and forensic accountant, receive unrivalled one-to-one mentorship, and gain first-hand technical and commercial experience. The trainee/apprentice will be exposed to a range of cases/projects in the following areas:

- Criminal defence
- Pre-trial criminal investigations (e.g. fraud, money laundering, theft, modern-day slavery)
- Post-trial confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
- Civil investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (e.g. unexplained wealth orders, asset freezing orders, cash forfeiture etc).
- Commercial disputes
- Partnership, shareholder and probate disputes
- Loss of profits and business interruption claims
- Warranties/SPA disputes
- Completion accounts disputes
- Matrimonial disputes
- Company and share valuations
- Forensic analysis/investigation to identify income and assets
- Tax implications on split of assets
- Investigations
- Tax investigations
- Accounting investigations
- Fraud investigations

**Role responsibilities**
- Use forensic accounting tools to convert and interrogate data
- Conduct research for use in cases/projects (e.g. researching Companies House, Land Registry and other subscription based source of information)
- Verification of data to source documentation
- Conduct financial review and analysis and advising the forensic accountant on patterns and areas of further investigation
- Basic financial modelling
- Verbal and written communication of findings
- Prepare financial information and analysis for use in Court cases and board meetings
- Assist in drafting expert reports and conducting quality control checks
- Attend client meetings
- Administrative tasks (scanning, printing and copying)
- Support in scoping new cases/projects and preparing fee estimates
- Support in firm marketing activities
- Attend networking events

**Role requirements**
- A graduate with 2.1 for the graduate programme or college leaver with good A Levels (preferably, including Maths) for the apprenticeship programme
- Grade 6 or above in GCSE English and Maths
- Experience of using Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Analytical, methodical and logical mindset
- Detail oriented (delivering high quality and accurate work)
- Exceptional client service centric
- Numeric with good communication skills
- Willingness to develop professional report writing skills
- Ability to work towards tight deadlines
- Proactive with good interpersonal skills
- Fluent in English

**Job benefits**
- One-to-one unrivalled coaching and mentorship
- Support to grow as a professional
- Office working with some remote working
- Sponsorship for professional accounting qualification and study leave
- 20 days holidays p/a (plus bank holidays)
- Competitive salary with annual pay reviews

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sale: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person