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Senior Forensic Accountant (part time), Birmingham
Client:
Gambling Commission
Location:
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
80
Posted:
18.02.2025
Expiry Date:
04.04.2025
Job Description:
Senior Forensic Accountant - (part time)
Fixed term Contract
Birmingham, West Midlands (with hybrid working)
We are looking for a Senior Forensic Accountant to join us in our Birmingham Office on a part-time basis working 3 days a week.
The Benefits:
* Salary of circa £50,000 - £60,000 (pro rata)
* Civil service pension, with an employer contribution rate of 27%
* Flexible working
* Hybrid working, specific guidelines are to be agreed with line manager
* 26 days’ holiday, rising to 29 days after two years’ service, with the option to buy up to five days extra annual leave
Your Role:
Working as part of our Operations Team means assessing new entrants into the industry, holding illicit gambling operators to account and playing a crucial role in keeping regulatory activities up to date with changes across the industry. The Forensic Accounting team is responsible for assessing and managing volumes of complex evidence and using it to inform our assessments and decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
* You will need an accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with at least 6 years in the Forensic Accounting practice area.
* Experience of trusts, partnerships, LLCs, LLPs, stock exchange filings, and special purpose investment vehicles is desirable.
* You will need a background in financial audits, financial reporting systems, data analysis techniques for fraud detection, evidence gathering, and investigative techniques.
* You will also need a good understanding of accounting and auditing standards.
* You will need to apply your specialist knowledge and experience to identify regulatory issues and inform assessments and decisions.
* You will need to conduct detailed examinations of financial information and legal documents to identify anomalies and areas of concern.
* You will be an experienced senior manager who enjoys coaching and empowering your team.
* You will be able to explain complex corporate transactions and financial data to non-accountants in clear, concise written reports.
* You may occasionally be required to present your findings to our Commissioners at a Panel Hearing.
* You will support the implementation of change initiatives to encourage organisational culture and performance improvement.
The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to perform any reasonable tasks commensurate with the level of responsibility at the request of their line Manager.
Person Specification:
Essential:
* Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with at least 6 years in the Forensic Accounting practice area.
* Experience of preparing clear and concise reports with minimal oversight.
* Background in financial audits and reporting systems.
* Experience conducting detailed open-source research and analysing complex information.
* Ability to prioritise and progress multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of seniority.
* Conduct examinations of financial information to identify anomalies and evidence of regulatory breaches.
* Experience liaising with regulatory bodies and law enforcement.
Desirable:
* Regulatory experience.
* Experience of mergers and acquisitions, stock exchange filings, trusts, and special purpose investment vehicles.
Our Ways of Working:
* Outcome-focused: We put consumers at the heart of everything we do.
* Reaching for ways to improve: We encourage feedback and ideas.
* Respectful: We recognise every colleague’s contribution.
* Communicate well: We are clear and concise.
* Making this a great place to work: We all help to make the Commission a great place to work.
About Us:
Set up under the Gambling Act, the Gambling Commission is committed to safeguarding the public against any detrimental impact brought about by gambling.
The closing date for this role is Tuesday 28th May.
PLEASE NOTE: ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying. We are unable to provide sponsorship for visas currently.
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