MDD Forensic Accountants

Associate – Property Risks and Coverage

MDD Forensic Accountants

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Glasgow • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • - Running their own case load of pre and post-litigation property damage files Adhering to court deadlines and managing files in accordance with court timetables
  • - Conduct of Court hearings
  • - Instructing experts
  • - Instructing and working with Counsel
  • - Carrying out detailed reviews of quantum
  • - Liaising with clients/other insurers/third parties
  • - Liaising with policyholders and witnesses
  • - Negotiating settlements
  • - Drafting pleadings/court documents
  • - Assisting other file handlers with their case loads
  • - Any other tasks as they arise to efficiently run their caseload
  • Working Hours
  • - 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
  • Primary location for this role is home working. The office location is Glasgow.

Requirements

  • - Experience of handling pre and post-litigation damages claims
  • - Experience of insurer funded property damage work
  • - Experience of conducting court hearings up to and including Proofs
  • - Experience of drafting court documents and understanding of processes
  • - Good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business
  • - An ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks, use initiative and proactively progress client matters
  • - Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required
  • - A keen eye for detail and an ability to analyse evidence
  • - Team player
  • - Self-confidence
  • - Good Literacy and IT skills
  • - Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met
  • - Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • - Team Commitment – Values others’ perspectives
  • - Resilience – Demonstrates self‑control
  • - Passion for Growth and Improvement – Systematically improves performance
  • - Embracing Change – Responds positively to change
  • Business Focus
  • - Client Care – Works to add value for the client
  • - Decision Making
  • - Negotiation, Influence and Persuasion
  • - Commercial Insight – Considers and understands commercial implications
Benefits
  • - 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
  • - Simply Health Care Cash Plan
  • - WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
  • - Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
  • - Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
  • - Cycle to Work Scheme*
  • - Tech Scheme*
  • - Season Ticket Loan*
  • - Gym Flex*
  • - Access to Online Discount Sites
  • - Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
  • - Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
  • - Discounts at local retail outlets
  • *after successfully completing probation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
pre-litigation claims handlingpost-litigation claims handlingcourt hearingsdrafting court documentsquantum reviewsnegotiating settlementsinstructing expertsworking with Counselcase load managementevidence analysis
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsprioritizationinitiativecalm under pressureattention to detailteam playerself-confidenceflexibilityclient care