Our client is a leading national professional services firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with both global reach and deep local expertise. As part of a major international network, the firm has access to more than 46,000 professionals across 150+ countries, enabling seamless cross‑border collaboration and specialist support.
Their vision is to be a leader in their chosen markets, creating lasting value for clients, empowering their people, embracing sustainability, driving technological change, and acting in the public interest.
The Forensic Services team continues to grow, and our client is seeking an experienced Senior Manager / Associate Director to join a well‑established national disputes practice with ambitious expansion plans. This role is predominantly disputes‑focused and will play a key part in expert witness assignments, advisory engagements, and the team’s marketing and business development initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead day‑to‑day activities on expert witness and advisory assignments, including team management, client engagement, and stakeholder coordination.
- Perform detailed and complex financial analysis, including financial modelling and use of industry‑standard tools.
- Draft high‑quality client deliverables and oversee the work of junior team members, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and professional development.
- Contribute to the team’s long‑term strategy and support effective marketing and business development initiatives.
- Strengthen the technical capability of the forensic disputes team to meet evolving client needs.
- Support delivery of the team’s business plan, setting clear objectives and ensuring resources are effectively utilised.
Requirements
- Senior forensic accountant with significant experience managing multiple complex expert witness projects.
- Deep sector knowledge with a proactive approach to emerging trends and risks.
- Proven ability to grow, lead, and motivate teams delivering forensic and investigative services.
- Strong involvement in business development and client relationship management.
- Demonstrated track record of service excellence and senior‑level stakeholder engagement.
- Evidence of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Experience developing junior team members through coaching, supervision, and structured feedback.
People Responsibilities
- Demonstrate personal commitment to team success, showing enthusiasm, initiative, and a positive attitude.
- Treat colleagues with fairness and respect, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
- Provide and receive constructive feedback to support continuous development.
- Influence and shape activities internally and externally through strong leadership.
- Coach and mentor team members, sharing knowledge and providing on‑the‑job training.
- Participate in wider service line, office, and firm‑wide initiatives.
The Successful Applicant
- Qualified accountant with extensive forensic accounting experience.
- Expertise in managing complex expert witness and advisory projects involving large volumes of financial data.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to draft clear, concise, and coherent deliverables.
- Proven contribution to business development and enhancement of client relationships.
- Genuine commitment to people development and team success.
- Experience in quantifying loss in large commercial claims and in contentious or non‑contentious business valuations.
Why Join Our Client?
Our client offers a clear and rewarding career pathway across audit, tax, advisory, and business services. You will be supported by a collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth.
With access to expert knowledge, competitive salaries, flexible benefits, and a strong commitment to wellbeing, the firm provides an environment where people thrive both professionally and personally. Diversity, equal opportunity, and merit‑based progression are central to their values, alongside an agile working approach designed to support modern working patterns.
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