Forensic Accounting Assistant Manager

Location: Hybrid, based within the Forensic Accounting team in London, United Kingdom

Company

FRP is a UK-based national business advisory firm with more than 900 team members and over 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, providing forensic, financial, restructuring, corporate finance, debt and real estate advisory services.

What you will do

• Support the management and delivery of forensic accounting engagements, including litigation, arbitration and financial investigations.
• Develop and evaluate damages, quantum of claim and business valuation calculations.
• Draft reports for expert review and support the preparation of expert and advisory reports.
• Contribute to case strategy, fraud investigations, asset tracing, funds flow analysis and dispute-related matters.
• Manage a portfolio of cases, including budgets, time cost analyses, deadlines and resource requirements.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues while contributing to compliance, learning and development, innovation, business development and market awareness.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or an equivalent recognised accountancy qualification.
• Proven experience in a forensic accounting role, including experience of business valuations.
• Experience supporting expert report preparation in line with client requirements.
• Ability to delegate, review work and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Ability to balance high-level analysis with strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying key issues and areas requiring further investigation.
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify client needs.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, with a flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Nice to have

• Additional training such as expert witness training, Relativity, advanced Excel or valuation training.
• Foreign language skills.
• Legal background.

Culture & Benefits

• Values include straightforward, evidence-based, pragmatic and approachable advice.
• Inclusive, equitable and diverse working culture with equal-opportunity recruitment and employment practices.
• Learning and development programmes supporting long-term career growth.
• Commitment to sustainability, stakeholder relationships and reducing environmental impact.
• Professional services environment focused on long-term client relationships and practical outcomes.