Forensic Accountant/Financial Investigator

Vacancy: Financial Investigator / Forensic Accountant (Hybrid or Remote)

Location: Leeds

Salary: £40-60K+ DOE

Our client is expanding rapidly and is looking for a Financial Investigator / Forensic Accountant to join their team in the criminal department. You have the option to work in a hybrid or fully remote capacity.

Responsibilities for the Financial Investigator/Forensic Accountant role include:

• Working closely with members of the team
• You will undertake investigative and analysis work on both Civil and Criminal cases, some of which are high-profile cases
• Use of specialist software to perform analysis work
• Analysis of confidential and sensitive evidence for use in Court proceedings
• Providing input on patterns and areas for further investigation
• Providing input into planning the scope of cases to be undertaken
• Direct contact with instructing parties, Preparation of fee quotes from information provided by Solicitors, Counsel, Claimants, Defendants, and other Clients
• Planning to determine the scope of the case and the work required. Review, analysis and verification of confidential and sensitive evidence for use in Court proceedings.

Candidates applying for the Financial Investigator/Forensic Accountant role will need:

• To be enthusiastic and have an analytical mind, and be willing to show initiative
• Be highly organised, efficient, and have an eye for detail
• Can multitask and prioritise to meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to think innovatively
• A willingness to learn with has excellent communication and numeracy skills
• GCSE Maths & English grade 5 or above
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Excellent communication, written, and computer skills
• Able to type at a reasonable speed and have experience of writing reports or 'Section 16 statements' to completion
• Extensive criminal experience is a must for this role
• Minimum of 10 years working in a Forensic / Financial Investigation capacity

For more information, contact Carolyn