Forensic Accounting Assistant Manager

At Quantuma we possess one of the fastest growing Disputes, Investigations and Valuations (traditionally known as forensic accounting) teams in the UK.  Our experts are highly experienced and well rated by those they work with.  As part of Quantuma (itself part of K3 Capital Group Plc), one of the UK’s most ambitious advisory firms, we are extremely well placed to become one of the leading forensic accounting teams in the UK.

Work is received from a wide range of law firms in the UK and overseas, with few conflicts experienced by the firm. The Managing Directors are instructed in some of the highest profile litigation, arbitration, matrimonial and investigation matters in the UK and overseas.  They have significant witness box experience.  However, unlike many teams, we also undertake smaller assignments, allowing team members exposure to a wide range of work and providing them with the opportunity to undertake complex analyses and develop their report-writing skills.

The primary areas of work for the Disputes, Investigations and Valuations Team are expert witness and advisory services in disputes (e.g. shareholder disputes, M&A related disputes, negligence claims etc).  In addition to disputes, the Disputes, Investigations and Valuations Team undertakes work in investigation, asset tracing, fraud, criminal, matrimonial, compulsory purchase, personal injury and medical negligence matters.  They also work closely with their colleagues in the Quantuma insolvency team on fraud and asset tracing matters.

About the role

Ongoing growth in workflows means that the Disputes, Investigations and Valuations Team are expanding our team in Birmingham.

As a member of the Disputes, Investigations and Valuations Team, you will work closely with and support the Experts and other senior staff on cases.  Team members are given autonomy and encouraged to develop their careers, with full support of the Managing Directors and other senior team members.

What you will be responsible for

The Disputes, Investigations and Valuations Team works on cases across offices and collaborates with strong relationships across the team. It will be your role to support your colleagues by:

• Analysing financial information.
• Research into companies, businesses and industry sectors.
• Prepare part of expert reports or other written reports for use in legal proceedings or for advice to solicitors or clients.
• Liaise with solicitors, barristers and clients as a normal part of a litigation support case.
• Assist in developing and training more junior staff.
• Participate in marketing events.
• Support Managing Directors, Directors and Senior Managers as needed.

Skills you will need

• CA, ACA or equivalent.
• Prior experience within Forensic Accounting, ideally within Disputes / Valuations.
• Strong MS Office skills particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills and an inquisitive mind.
• Strong attention to detail and able to maintain high levels of accuracy whilst working to tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and communication skills to enable you to support multiple assignments and work closely with the wider national team.
• Team player who enjoys collaborating.