Forensic Accounting Analyst - Student Placement

Summary: The Forensic Accounting Analyst role is a one-year placement based in Leeds, designed for university students pursuing a degree in Accounting and Finance. This position offers hands-on experience in forensic accounting, involving support for various cases such as fraud investigations and commercial disputes. The placement aims to develop practical skills and may lead to further opportunities within the company. The role requires a strong academic background and is full-time, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation of proposals for new business opportunities
• Reviewing case instructions to understand client requirements
• Supporting the client onboarding process, including drafting engagement letters, scoping documents, and completing internal compliance checks
• Attending fact-finding meetings to gather information
• Reviewing case files, including pleadings, expert reports, and medical records
• Conducting research using public sources to summarise information on relevant businesses
• Analysing financial documents, including statements, bank records, and invoices
• Researching industries to provide context for case work
• Converting and analysing bank statements
• Supporting internal case management, including record-keeping, billing, and file organisation

Key Skills:

• Strong academic record with a minimum of two A’s and a B at A-level (or equivalent, excluding general studies)
• Currently studying for a relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Salary (Rate): £30,000

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Industry: Accounting