Forensics & Valuations (Disputes) - Assistant Manager in London

Mazars is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering individually designed career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development.

Would you like to be an integral part of an agile and dynamic forensic accounting and valuations team?  Are you looking to grow our business as if it was your own?  And are you looking for open, engaged and collaborative teams?  Then apply to the role today!

About the team

Mazars is looking for a qualified accountant to join our established and constantly growing Forensic & Valuation Services team. You will work alongside a diverse and experienced group where your personal development is at the forefront of our culture.

There will be opportunities to work on high profile 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, accounting technical disputes, professional negligence claims and investment arbitration disputes, to name just a few.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside all of our practitioners 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 London, including by participating in business development activities and contributing to the development of junior team members.

About the role

As an Assistant Manager your typical daily duties will include:

• Working independently on assigned tasks and coaching junior team members
• Preparing targeted financial analysis of data under the supervision of project managers
• Undertaking in-depth document review
• Assisting managers and partners with preparing quality written reports
• Contributing to the efficient operation of each project by proactively providing support to managers, 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 valuations experience is beneficial but not required.  We are looking for a 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
• 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 London, Birmingham and Manchester based office locations with a hybrid working model!

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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.