Disputes & Valuations - Newly Qualified Consultant London

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

An opportunity has become available for a Consultant to join our Disputes & Valuations team in our London Risk Advisory practice. Our Risk practice provides independent and objective critical thinking to help companies and their stakeholders address high-stakes disputes, litigation, and investigations. Our clients include a wide array of organisations and their legal counsel, who turn to us for assistance with expert testimony, valuation models, forensic accounting, investigations, and financial and economic analyses.

Our recent cases have included performing financial analyses in a cartel case, providing expert valuations of companies in a billion-dollar claim, providing advice in claims following high profile acquisitions, and investigations ranging from financial institutions to high profile sports clubs. We work as one firm, which means we work closely with our teams around the globe.

We provide expert advice - We regularly provide expert witness evidence for Courts, Tribunals and in other situations. Our work often includes assessing losses suffered by a company or individual or providing expert technical accounting evidence in dispute settings. Our success relies on thinking through complex issues and presenting logical analysis in a clear, concise manner and preparing accurate, reliable and robust analysis and reports.

In these projects, you will perform research and analysis, gaining an understanding of the industry or market at issue, contribute to the valuation of businesses using a variety of valuation methodologies, assist in the creation of financial models and be involved in the drafting of presentations and reports.

We perform critical investigations – We support legal teams and organisations by performing forensic accounting and investigative procedures where companies face allegations of fraud, financial irregularities, bribery, corruption, or employee misconduct. These matters can be cross-border issues that may attract regulatory focus. Organisations therefore need to understand the facts and respond quickly. You will be part of engagements that involve forensic analysis of complex chains of transactions, review of electronic data (working with our digital forensics team), conducting interviews and drafting critical investigative reports.

Develop a broad skill set – You will have daily exposure to fast-paced forensic accounting engagements and complex scenarios from the start whilst working alongside bright individuals. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside digital forensic experts to build, handle, and interrogate large data sets; with economics, M&A, restructuring and industry specialists across a variety of projects. In addition, we are a global company, and there may be opportunities to work with our offices that are based abroad. Throughout these different experiences, AlixPartners will provide you with a constant challenge, stretching your technical and consultative skills whilst putting you at the heart of supportive and collaborative teams.

We support your development – From the first day, there is a focus on your development with our comprehensive induction and new orientation programs. But it does not end there. You will be supported throughout your career with a dedicated Performance Partner who is focussed on your career, opportunities to integrate your skill with those from other areas of the business and access to a wealth of training resources.

Our Consultants form a crucial part of our project teams and represent the future of our business. You will work in highly skilled, purpose-built teams with experienced accounting, economics, and digital forensic professionals, enabling you to enrich your knowledge and develop your long-term career objectives.

What you’ll do

You will work on a range of complex projects across a spectrum of industries, alongside senior members of the team. You will find a group of peers who can think quickly, act immediately and share both responsibility and reward.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• working on a variety of litigation and investigation matters, including performing the complete analysis of accounting issues, and providing recommendations where applicable
• investigating and tracing the flow of funds between bank accounts
• creating financial models for the purposes of loss calculations or business valuations
• reviewing and critically analysing sets of financial information (e.g. invoices, credit notes, accounting records, financial statements, budgets or projections) and testing their veracity
• compiling and analysing facts to formulate, substantiate and/or critique various damages theories, claims or conclusions
• working with colleagues to value businesses using a variety of valuation methodologies
• organising documents and work papers, including preparing supporting materials for litigation, valuation and investigation reports.
• using your meticulous attention to detail to perform quality control reviews of your work and the work of others
• working with colleagues in our eDiscovery and Litigation Data Analytics teams to build, handle, and interrogate large data sets
• supporting with the drafting of investigation and expert reports for clients
• assisting in the coaching and mentoring of junior staff
• liaising with solicitors, barristers and clients
• working alongside industry specialists
• contributing to discussions in meetings
• assisting in practice development projects, such as internal training, presentations and the production of marketing literature and other aspects of practice development as the business seeks to continue to grow.

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

What you’ll need

• A recognised accountancy qualification such as the ACA or ACCA.
• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience (which could include audit, accounting, financial advisory or forensic accounting)
• Degree qualified (2:1 or above)
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
• Strong Microsoft Office skills essential, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of an additional language would be advantageous.
• Possesses exceptional attention to detail
• Able to produce clear and consistently accurate written deliverables
• Able to prepare or willing to learn to prepare financial models and cash flow analyses
• Able to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines and make decisions
• Interest in meeting new people and networking socially.

Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise. Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday. Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation.

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee’s needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well-being, time-off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long-term planning. The benefit type and level differ per location.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.