Forensics Senior Manager

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. 

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary. 

What will you be doing?

We are seeking an experienced forensic accounting professional to join our Forensics team in London who provide forensic services across numerous disciplines for both corporate and private clients. Our partners are acknowledged leaders in their own fields and combine this expertise with an understanding of the legal process and experience of acting as Expert Witnesses.

Our team offers forensic accounting and investigation services on a wide range of civil and criminal investigations and prosecution, projects include fraud, money laundering, asset tracing and bribery investigations both in the UK and internationally.

As Forensics Senior Manager, your responsibilities will include, among others

• Leading forensic assignments – financial investigations and expert witness
• Analysis of accounts and financial data
• Research
• Investigation interviews
• Financial modelling
• Report writing
• Liaising with clients and chasing information
• Managing client engagements including client set up, client communications/relationship management and control of lock up

Business Development

• Identifying targets
• Development of marketing material
• Networking with lawyers and regulators
• Relationship management
• Attending marketing events

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking: at the core of all forensic assignments – to be able to review information, identify key issues in a case, plan an approach and anticipate any potential problems which may arise. Be proficient in Excel, Access, and other Forensic Data Analytics analysis tools.
• Detail oriented: ability to look at a large quantity of financial and non-financial information and identify inconsistencies.
• Judgement: to be able to reach a conclusion on the information available and know how to deal with problems that arise and when to ask for guidance.
• Planning and Organising: to be able to prioritise effectively and ensure that deadlines and timetables are met, whilst juggling a number of cases.
• Communication: to be able to communicate effectively with solicitors & clients in both general correspondence and in reports. Communicate effectively verbally with clients and the wider team.
• Commercial awareness: all forensic assignments require commercial awareness as they are all about commercial issues
• Client focus: Be able to build and maintain good relationships with clients. Have a high level of general commercial awareness.
• Teamwork: to be able to work effectively in a team in order that deadlines are met, build a good relationship with the whole team, be flexible and show willingness to help/develop others.

To be successful in this role, you should be able to demonstrate

• Significant experience of working in a forensic accounting practice
• A variety of demonstrable forensic experience, including expert witness and fraud investigation
• Experience of Regulator, Prosecutor and/or in-house investigations
• Ability to recognise and analyse the issues in a case and plan a practical approach
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• The analytical skills required for forensic assignments
• Investigative interviewing
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Assignment and client management skills
• Attention to detail and clarity of thought
• Calm and able to work well in a pressurised environment with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Networking/business development skills

Professional Qualifications and Education

• ACA qualified or equivalent
• Strong academic track record
• Degree educated (preferred)

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.