Forensic Senior Manager / Director

About Us



Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.

With approximately 630 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.

The Role



We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced individual to join our Forensic Accounting team as either a Senior Manager or Director.



This is an opportunity to have a significant impact and be at the forefront of our mission to offer our clients an unrivalled level of service and grow our offering.



The main elements of this role will include:

• Supporting the Head of Forensic Accounting in the development of the Forensic practice in relation to financial and regulatory investigations
• Acting in a leadership capacity within the Forensic Accounting team
• Taking responsibility for identifying and developing new opportunities and contributing to the growth plans and goals of the Forensic Accounting team
• Being responsible for the development and management of projects, throughout the life and the engagement
• Preparing and / or reviewing reports prepared by members of the Forensic Accounting Team
• Acting as an expert witness when required and where appropriate
• Supporting clients and collaborating with legal teams, agencies and other external stakeholders
• Mentoring and developing staff to ensure the achievement of client objectives

Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.


The Candidate



In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:

• A portfolio of clients and experience is some, or all, of the following fields: commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, valuations (including intellectual property valuations), financial and / or regulatory investigations and corporate fraud investigations
  

We are seeking a true team player with the enthusiasm to work as part of a close knit team, valuing the synergy and shared achievements that come from working together. A high level of organisational ability along with excellent verbal and written communication skills is required along with the ability to develop relationships and adopting a commercial focus.



The Benefits



In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees
• Charity of the Month
• Colleague of the Month
• Subsidised social events throughout the year

In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.

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