Consultant - Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages (FACD)

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience. As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

At HKA, we are expanding our Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages (FACD) practice and looking for ambitious Consultants to join our London team. This is your chance to work on complex, international disputes and collaborate with leading experts across our global network.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• Global Impact: Work on landmark cases across sectors and jurisdictions.
• Expert-Led Mentorship: Learn from industry-recognised expert witnesses and senior consultants who invest in your growth.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and innovation.
• Career Acceleration: Gain exposure to complex valuations and damages assessments that fast-track your development.

The Opportunity:

As a Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting expert witnesses on some of the most significant arbitration and litigation cases worldwide. You will apply your financial and economic skills in a high-stakes, intellectually stimulating environment, working alongside multidisciplinary teams.

What you will be doing:

• Performing financial, accounting, and economic analyses for expert reports.
• Conducting business valuations using advanced tools and methodologies.
• Drafting clear, concise sections of expert reports.
• Collaborating with experts, lawyers, and clients to deliver robust, defensible analysis.
• Supporting business development and attending networking events.
• Contributing to training and mentoring colleagues.

Skills and Experience:

Ideally you will possess the following skills and experience:

• We welcome applications from newly qualified accountants and economics postgraduates, as well as those with practical experience.
• Postgraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business.
• Qualified Accountant or Economist with 3+ years' experience in consulting (Forensic Services, Valuations, Transaction Services, or Audit).
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Clear communicator, both written and verbal.
• Strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity.
• Language skills are a plus!

What we offer:

At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path. We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working.

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy.

All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.