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Associate Director - Forensic Disputes
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Associate Director - Forensic Disputes
Associate Director, Forensic Disputes – RSM UK
About the Role
As one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. Join a fast-growing firm with ambition: our goal is to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. If you’re looking for a place to build a future and make an impact, this is it.
There has never been a more exciting time to join RSM’s digitally led Forensic practice. As this area continues to grow, we are seeking an Associate Director to oversee, develop, and deliver a portfolio of disputes and Expert Witness assignments, while supporting the continued expansion of this ambitious team.
Our Forensic team provides specialist support across contentious matters, blending technical expertise with commercial insight. This role offers leadership across a range of high-impact areas, including:
- Quantum and damages analysis
- Valuations
- SPA disputes
- Business interruption and warranty claims
- Litigation and mediation advisory support
Responsibilities
As Associate Director within the Disputes team, your key responsibilities include:
- Leading a client portfolio and managing disputes and expert accounting assignments from start to finish.
- Overseeing client deliverables, ensuring high-quality output while managing risks, deadlines, budgets, and performance.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, instructing lawyers, and senior stakeholders—representing RSM at client meetings and updates.
- Driving business development through proposals, tender responses, networking, and nurturing new opportunities.
- Mentoring and developing junior team members, fostering effective team planning and resource utilisation.
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Key achievements include:
- Leading assignments with hands-on technical and commercial oversight
- Delivering strategic value through quantum analysis, valuations, and dispute resolution
- Strengthening client relationships while expanding service offerings
Requirements & Skills
We seek a highly motivated, professionally qualified accountant with:
- Direct experience in disputes or Expert Witness roles, coupled with a clear ambition to grow within a digitally led forensic practice.
- Strong technical capability, with proactive commercial awareness.
- Ability to lead complex, high-quality client work while managing relationships and developing teams.
- Exceptional organisational skills to handle multiple priorities.
- Excellent written communication for producing clear, actionable reports.
[Ideal candidate criteria includes:]
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✔ Professionally qualified accountant with specialist disputable or Expert Witness experience ✔ Deep understanding of disputes processes, with exceptional organisational skills ✔ Client-focused mindset—proven ability to leverage assignments for business growth ✔ Leadership experience, with a track record of mentoring and developing talent ✔ Confidence in independent delivery across high-profile assignments
What We Offer You
Our reward and benefits package is designed around your success and wellbeing:
Practical Support for a Balanced Life
📅 27 days’ holiday (with availability to purchase extra) 🏡 Financial and lifestyle benefits – Electric car scheme, virtual GP access, and tech-driven financial tools
Career & Development Growth
📚 300+ on-demand training courses, all built by our internal talent development team for specialist skill development.
A Future Built on Belonging
At RSM, we cultivate a sense of connection for all backgrounds—ensuring every person brings their whole self to work. We reshaping a firmer culture of inclusion, reflecting our diverse client base and enabling richer, more meaningful collaboration. Diverse perspectives make stronger solutions.
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