Forensics Assistant 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 you will be doing?

We're seeking a a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our growing Forensic Services team in London.

With a distinctive range of expertise and extensive links to the legal profession, we 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 forensic technology services on a wide range of contentious matters including commercial dispute resolution, fraud and bribery investigations, private client disputes, personal injury claims, and Monitoring Trustee and Competition Services, both in the UK and internationally.

Initially this role will be responsible for working on a global investigation in aid of criminal proceedings, including asset-tracing of c.$1 billion in funds.

As Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include among others:

• Undertaking initial reviews of cases with a Manager / Partner
• Undertaking analysis of financial documents such as financial statements and bank statements
• Performing document review of investment documents, banking information and emails
• Documenting analysis conducted and sharing findings with the team
• Assisting in the preparation and drafting of reports
• Attending client meetings and telephone calls, where necessary, taking detailed notes
• Fact-checking of reports and calculations prepared by Managers / Partners to provide quality control.
• Taking ownership of allocated tasks and being accountable for the quality of the work undertaken
• Assisting with research to progress new business leads, as well as subsequent client onboarding and setup tasks

To be successful in this role, you should be

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified - direct forensics experience is not required
• Report / formal writing skills
• Ability to analyse large volumes of data
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to communicate with clients
• Ability to recognise and analyse the issues in a case and plan a practical approach
• Attention to detail and clarity of thought

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.