Forensic Accountant / Forensic Assistant Manager

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 700 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 are now recruiting for a Forensic Accountant / Forensic Assistant Manager (depending on experience) to join our Leeds Office and wider Forensic Accounting Service Line.



This position is ideal if you have recently become either ACA or ACCA qualified and are keen to specialise in Forensic Accounting and follow a career path in this field of Accountancy.



The main elements of this role will include:

• Working alongside and supporting other members of the Forensic Accounting Team
• Undertaking detailed analysis work
• Undertaking conflict checks, AML checks and file set ups
• Learning how to prepare cost estimates / budgets for jobs
• Learning how to effectively manage case files assigned to them
• Dealing with and responding to a Forensic correspondence as directed
• Preparing first drafts of advice notes and reports for the Experts as directed
• Preparing fee notes
  
• Undertaking Service Line administration where required
• Increasing professional profile by attending marketing and networking events
• Demonstrating excellent judgement and be driven by professional excellence with a commitment to the Armstrong Watson brand

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:

• Either ACA or ACCA qualified
• Experience of working in a Forensic Accounting team (desirable not essential requirement)
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• A team player and willing to assist colleagues in the team where possible
• Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
• Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem solving skills

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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