Forensic Accounting Analyst - Student Placement

Forensic Accounting Analyst

Location: Leeds (LS1)
Sector: Accounting & Finance
Contract Type: One-Year Placement
Working Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30
Start Date: Flexible summer 2025 start, no later than September
Salary: £25,000–£30,000

Pertemps is offering a one-year placement within a Forensic Accounting team based in Leeds. This role is ideal for a motivated university student currently studying towards a relevant degree in Accounting and Finance.

The placement provides valuable, hands-on experience in Forensic Accounting, offering insight into the profession and the chance to develop practical, career-ready skills.

As part of the team, you’ll support a wide range of cases, including:

– Investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, and bribery
– Commercial disputes, such as shareholder disagreements
– Criminal cases, acting for either the prosecution or defence
– Matrimonial cases requiring business valuations during divorce proceedings
– Personal injury claims and loss of earnings assessments

Key responsibilities will include:

– 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

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to gain first-hand experience in forensic accounting.

Requirements:

– A 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

Successful completion of the placement may lead to an opportunity to join the company’s ACA Graduate Training Scheme, subject to achieving a 2:1 or higher.