Senior Managing Consultant – Forensic Accounting
HKA
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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Job Level
About the role
- Leading substantial workstreams on complex disputes and managing smaller engagements end‑to‑end.
- Owning key client relationships and ensuring exceptional delivery.
- Guiding, coaching and developing junior colleagues as part of a growing team.
- Drafting articulate, concise and compelling expert reports, supporting our experts on high‑value disputes.
- Conducting and reviewing sophisticated financial, accounting and economic analyses with a high degree of technical rigour.
- Performing business valuations, using relevant tools and methodologies to generate robust and defensible opinions.
- Communicating insights and deliverables clearly to Partners, clients and legal teams.
- Driving business development, including attending industry events, identifying opportunities and contributing to thought leadership.
- Leading internal development initiatives, from training to process improvement.
Requirements
- A graduate or postgraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related quantitative field.
- Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with experience in a recognised professional services environment specifically within forensics.
- Demonstrated experience in forensic accounting, contentious valuations, and dispute-related engagements.
- Strong problem‑solving skills, exceptional analytical capability and meticulous attention to detail.
- The ability to think strategically and operate confidently in ambiguous or evolving situations.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
- A reputation as a trusted colleague and collaborative team member.
- Fluency in English is essential; additional language capability is advantageous but not required.
Benefits
- A genuinely collaborative culture where we invest in growing our FACD practice and your career together.
- A pivotal role in shaping the future of our FACD offering across EMEA and globally.
- The opportunity to leverage HKA’s reputation as one of the world’s most respected expert witness firms to accelerate the growth of your valuation and financial damages portfolio.
- Access to an outstanding expert platform, cutting-edge methodologies and a global network of specialists.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
forensic accountingbusiness valuationsfinancial analysisaccounting analysiseconomic analysisdispute resolutioncontentious valuationsquantitative analysisreport writingprocess improvement
Soft Skills
problem-solvinganalytical capabilityattention to detailstrategic thinkingcommunication skillscollaborationcoachingleadershipclient relationship managementbusiness development
Certifications
ACAACCAqualified accountant