Newly qualified Forensics/Disputes conversion

Reference: Job ID: Posted: Closing date: Location: LondonSalary: Large firm equivalent, generous bonus (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Accountancy Firms / Public Service AccountingCompany: HaysConsultant: Louise BridgeHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: Email: new company Formed as a split-off from a larger firm, our client is a boutique taking the London market by storm. The founding partners are all established and highly regarded Experts in their own right and wanted to create a firm which offers Big Four quality service with the flexibility and responsiveness that comes from a small, dedicated team, and without the independence concerns that come from other service lines. Even better, they themselves have had the experience of working in a split-off Forensic firm before and have distilled the best of that experience into their MO for the new firm. Having made Partner themselves in the decade they are well-positioned to mentor the next generation to becoming Experts in their own right.If you're new to Forensics, it's worth pointing out that Expert work comes to the Experts themselves first and foremost. The brand/firm they work for is purely about delivery capability. So in Expert work, you really can have Big 4 quality work in a "small" firm package.Hays were highly instrumental in the building of their previous firm and are privileged to be working exclusively for the founding Partners in this boutique.Your new role The firm run the full gamut of commercial disputes and are especially well-known in International Arbitration.On top of Arbitral matters, cases you could work on include:Breaches of contractBreaches of warrantyValuation disputesAccounting treatmentsInvestment Treaty disputesPost M&A/transaction disputesContract reviewIntellectual propertyShareholder / JV disputesFunds & asset tracingWithin these, an example of what you'd be doing / training to do includes:Performing financial, accounting and economic analysesPerforming business valuations from a contentious/litigious perspectiveDrafting sections of expert reports.Communicating results as appropriate to the partners and clients.Interacting with clients and supporting business development activities including attending networking eventsWhat you'll need to succeed This is a Disputes-lead practice, so if your interest in Forensics is purely Fraud/Compliance etc this is not the right role for you.Newly qualified ACAOne who has especially enjoyed the more inferential/judgemental/intangible elements of your assurance experienceIdeally some valuation sense-checking/assurance experience, or at least having to review clients' modelsHighly personable - this is an outgoing, happy and professional team and personality fit will be importantAppetite to work in a new, still-growing boutique. Happy with the fact this means you'll be working with far fewer people than you're probably used toAs well as audit backgrounds, advisory training backgrounds could also potentially be consideredand of courseA well-reasoned interest in Forensic Accounting!****please note our client has no licence to sponsor, so only unrestricted UK candidates can be considered****What you'll get in return Being part of a challenger/disruptor firm in the London forensic marketLearning directly from your Expert mentorsBig 4 calibre work without having to work in a Big 4 firmBeing part of a culture where everything will be celebrated as a teamWorking with genuinely lovely peopleFully egalitarian approach to bonus sharingWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # - Louise Bridge