FRP Advisory
Forensic Accounting - Assistant Manager or Manager
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About FRP
FRP is a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory, and Real Estate Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man, and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value.
Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.
Job Description
Role overview
Based within the Forensic Accounting team in Birmingham, this role focuses on dispute-related matters and forensic accounting investigations work. The position supports complex engagements including litigation, arbitration, and financial investigations, working closely with clients and senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing/leading forensic engagements, including internal and external stakeholders and clients
- Developing and evaluating damages and quantum of claim calculations
- Drafting reports for expert review and supporting the preparation of expert and advisory reports
- Contributing to the development of case strategy
- Supporting dispute-related matters including business valuations, loss of profits, warranty and indemnity claims, and arbitration proceedings
- Determining issues for investigation by identifying sources of information and requesting provision of such documentation
- Supporting fraud and financial investigations, asset tracing, and funds flow analysis
- Utilising technology and software, including e-discovery platforms, to improve efficiency
- Managing a portfolio of cases to meet deadlines and resource requirements
- Preparing budgets and time cost analyses and monitoring engagement progress
- Contributing to practice operations including compliance, L&D, innovation, and team support
- Line management responsibilities, including mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback for junior team members
- Supporting business development, marketing, and networking activities
- Maintaining market awareness to identify trends, opportunities, and growth initiatives
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Qualifications
- ACA, ACCA, or equivalent recognised accountancy qualification
- Proven experience in a forensic accounting role
- Experience of business valuations
- Strong ability to delegate, review work, and guide team outputs
- Experience supporting expert report preparation in line with client requirements
- Ability to balance high-level analysis with strong attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify key issues and areas for further investigation
- Commercial awareness and ability to identify client needs
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
Desirable
- Additional training (e.g., expert witness training, ACFE, Relativity, advanced Excel, valuation training)
- Knowledge of insolvency proceedings and litigation
- Familiarity with AI tools
- Experience in use of Relativity One or other document review platforms
Additional Information
Our Values
- Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice
- Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence
- Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes
- Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face
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Our Commitment to You and the Environment
At FRP Advisory Group, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on the natural environment.
We are always striving to improve in all areas - whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services - regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.
Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential.
We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.
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