Hybrid Forensics Manager

at Kreston Reeves

• Job title: Forensics Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Forensics Manager delivering high-quality forensic accounting services for clients across various sectors. Leading investigations and managing client relationships in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic investigations, prepare independent reports for partner review, and contribute to expert witness assignments.
• Conduct valuations for a variety of purposes including disputes and matrimonial.
• Act as a primary contact for clients, providing updates, managing expectations, and building strong relationships.
• Delegate and oversee work for junior team members, ensuring workloads are balanced, work quality is maintained, and appropriate guidance is provided.
• Manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and budgets efficiently.
• Support business development by fostering client relationships, attending networking events and identifying new opportunities.
• Contribute to case strategy, planning, and workflow management while maintaining high service line standards.

Requirements

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) or substantial forensic accounting experience.
• Several years experience in forensic accounting.
• Relevant valuation experience, but additional training will be provided, where required.
• Skilled at combining high-level thinking with careful attention to detail, highlighting key matters and investigating where necessary.
• Excellent reportwriting skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong communication skills and professional presence when dealing with clients and legal contacts.
• Someone proactive, detail oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities, including occasional travel to clients and other offices.

Benefits

• Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
• Leave – 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying
• Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
• Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
• Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
• Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
• ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
• Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan