Disputes & Forensic Manager: advisory firm in London

Reference: 4809764Job ID: 5423792Posted: 2026-11-06Closing date: 2027-02-04Location: LondonSalary: Competitive package (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Accountancy Firms / Public Practice AccountingCompany: HaysConsultant: Louise BridgeHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: 0203 465 0137Email: louise.bridge@hays.comYour new companyA multi-office presence and a business founded on corporate advisory, this firm are a leading mid-sized UK player. The Forensic function was initially established in investigations & regulatory but quickly developed out into Litigation/Disputes and Contentious Valuations over recent years. A well-established FTech function complements what they do, making this a full-suite and well-balanced Forensic practice, which is rare in the London market. The team has the feel of a "boutique within a full-service Advisory firm" yet is highly adept at collaborating with other service lines on projects and marketing/BD. The firm has a good supply of its own trainees so you have a proper "delivery pyramid" beneath you.Your new roleThis Manager role will be mainly centred around disputes, quantum, loss and contentious valuations. You'll be helping run a range of cases including damages/ quantum of claims, business valuations, loss of profits, W&I claims and post-transaction disputes, plus occasional arbitrations. As part of this you'll be drafting reports for expert review and supporting the preparation of expert/advisory reports. You'll also have input on case strategy, as well as budgeting and resourcing. Just occasionally you might be asked to help on investigations/fraud, but this would be a minority element of your role.What you'll need to succeedACA, ACCA , CPA or equivalentExperience to at least strong AM level in forensics, with a disputes/quantum biasValuations experience, whether contentious or non contentiousDesire to work your way up the Disputes and Expert career hierarchy**Please note this firm is unable to sponsor in for this role and can only consider those with full and unlimited UK working rights**What you'll get in returnLearning from / being mentored by a wide range of established Partners and DirectorsA firm which "walks its talk" time & again on internal Partner promotions, with a track record of this in Forensics tooA proper, layered and well-established delivery pyramid meaning Managers can actually manageStrong working culture and WLBPeople-centric benefits packageWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4809764 - Louise Bridge