City, Birmingham Mazars

Would you like to be an integral part of an agile and dynamic forensic accounting and valuations team?

Mazars is looking for an experienced qualified accountant to join our established and constantly growing Forensic & Valuation Services team, where you will focus on our Disputes engagements and play a pivotal role in our growing Birmingham practice. You will work alongside a diverse and experienced group where your personal development is at the forefront of our culture.

About the role

There will be opportunities to work on a variety of high-profile Disputes engagements, providing experience across a range of sectors and developing a number of different skill sets. Our typical disputes engagements include acting as party appointed expert, single joint expert or advisor in a host of litigation, English and international arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures. We are instructed on a vast array of disputes, which can include post-transaction disputes, breach of warranty disputes, breach of contract disputes, regulatory investigations, technical accounting disputes, professional negligence claims and investment arbitration disputes, to name just a few.

Day to day work covers a wide range of tasks, with almost every day requiring something different. You may find yourself drafting an expert report, overseeing technical analysis or research by junior team members, assessing appropriate treatment under accounting standards, liaising with clients or intermediaries, or crafting project strategy and approach alongside senior team members.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside all of our practitioners in Disputes, Investigations and Valuations, as we operate as a truly national practice across all areas of forensic and valuation services by embracing a hybrid working model.

As a member of this busy and growing team you will be instrumental in ensuring that client expectations are met through the provision of a quality product within an agreed budget and timescale. In addition, you will be actively involved in the growth and development of the forensic and valuations practice in Birmingham and more broadly, including by participating in business development activities and contributing to the development of junior team members.

As a Manager your typical daily duties will include:

• Working independently on assigned tasks and coaching junior team members
• Supervising in-depth document reviews or targeted financial analysis of data by junior team members
• Assisting senior team members with preparing quality written reports
• Contributing to the efficient operation of each project by proactively providing support to associate directors, directors and partners
• Contributing to non-chargeable work in the team, including the preparation of client proposals and business development opportunities
• Attending in-house training as required
• Having an awareness of the various services provided by Mazars

What are we looking for?

Previous forensic and/or valuations experience is beneficial but not required. We are looking for an experienced qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ICAS) who is ambitious and team-orientated, with a passion for delivering outstanding work product with a high attention to detail. The following skills and experience are particularly important:

• Strong ability to analyse data/information thoroughly and apply a methodical approach
• Inquisitive mindset and sound judgement
• Creative thinking
• High level of attention to detail
• Time management skills, including ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and adopts a pro-active approach
• Ability to build relationships
• Credible and effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, diversity and integrity
• Actively seeks to enhance own expertise and knowledge
• Demonstrates drive and commitment to self-development and development of others
• Professional approach to work and clients
• IT proficiency

About Mazars

Mazars is a leading international professional services firm delivering exceptional quality in audit, accounting, tax, financial advisory, outsourcing and consulting.

We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action.

At Mazars, we celebrate individuality and thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential.

Central Birmingham based office location with a hybrid working model!

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach click here .

Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.