Forensic Accountancy Jobs

Formed as an MBO out of one of the large national accountancy practices, in the 25 years since, Forths has grown to be one of the premier and largest specialist Forensic Accountancy practices in the UK, with a proven track record in delivering high quality advice in select market areas.

With centres of excellence in Leeds and Manchester, the niche practice provides extensive UK wide coverage.

At Forths we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We are currently hiring for the following positions.

Current Vacancies

Senior Forensic Accountant


Our largest specialism is insurance services. This division has been carefully crafted and expanded since inception and in accordance with developments in insurance legislation, case law and market dynamics since that point.


Within the insurance services sector, our biggest single sub-specialism is currently in the injury / casualty space, where we are one of the market leaders in both the Claimant and Defendant sides of the market.


A strategic decision was taken when the business was established to build a balanced portfolio of Claimant and Defendant work, on the basis that this would support the perception of a non-partisan approach in terms of our conclusions arrived at on cases.


We are now trusted both by household names in the insurance sector and the largest names in the injury / clinical negligence market to prepare our characteristically thorough reports to help in the settlement of cases of all sizes.


The Role

As a result of ever increasing instructions, born from both a continued reputation for excellence and timely delivery, we are currently seeking to recruit individuals with significant experience in injury / clinical negligence work to work predominately in our Claimant department but with some inevitable crossover into Defendant insurance work, in order to maintain balance of work. 


The successful candidate will be expected to carry a full caseload, liaising with the relevant legal teams from instruction to progress the cases to their conclusion. It is an ideal role for those individuals wishing to work with more autonomy but nevertheless in a supportive environment.


Our Claimant department receives a significant number of instructions on a monthly basis, including many cases of the utmost severity and complexity and we work extensively with most of the largest serious injury practices in the country.


Attributes

We will consider a range of prospective candidates but the hurdle criteria will be:

 

  • At least 5 years Forensic Accountancy experience, predominantly in injury / clinical negligence work.
  • Preferably experience of being a named Expert on reports.
  • Professionally qualified / part qualified (ACA / ACCA) -- or--
  • Qualified by experience.

 

Salary

Market rate, based on level of experience, with a wide range of benefits 


Location

Office base will be Leeds or Manchester, with flexible working between 8.00am and 6.00pm, with the option of up to 2 days working from home.


Tax Investigations Specialist


Our Tax Investigation department was established over 10 years ago, initially as a result of the number of such cases coming through to the general Forensic Accountancy enquiry lines.


Over time we have invested heavily and developed a range of marketing / business development tools that drive a continual (and in fact currently increasing) flow of new enquiries directly into our Tax Investigation department, the main source of these is digital enquiries directly from taxpayers.


As a result, the majority of our work is in personal tax matters.


The Role

As a result of the ever increasing monthly instructions as referred to above, we are seeking an experienced Tax Investigations Specialist to bolster the current team and assist us to continue to deliver our market leading services.


This unique role will involve working hand in hand with the current departmental head to grow out the department in this phase of dynamic expansion. It is an ideal role for those individuals wishing to work with more autonomy but nevertheless in a supportive environment.


The successful candidate will be expected to both review disclosure reports prepared by junior members of the team and carry a caseload themselves, as required.


Attributes

We will consider a range of prospective candidates but the hurdle criteria will be:

 

  • At least 5 years Tax Investigation experience.
  • A working knowledge of tax legislation relating to personal income, including self assessment, Capital Gains Tax and HMRC ‘s penalty regimes.
  • Professionally qualified / part qualified (AAT / ATT / ACA / ACCA / CTA) -- or--
  • Qualified by experience 
  • A detailed understanding of key HMRC disclosure options, such as the LPC, WDF and CDF.

 

Salary

Market rate, based on level of experience, with a wide range of benefits.


Location

Office base will be Manchester, with flexible working between 8.00am and 6.00pm


To apply for a role with Forths, please email a Cover Letter and your CV to  enquiries@forthsonline.co.uk 


 Alternatively you can send an email to enquiries@forthsonline.co.uk or fill out an Enquiry Form and a member of our team will contact you at the earliest possible convenience.

Clients with Undeclared Earnings

April 18, 2024
Undeclared Earnings - Making a Voluntary Disclosure to HMRC

Tax Changes 2024 - National Insurance / State Pension

By Liam Bottomley • January 10, 2024
Recent tax changes announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt may mean that any future loss calculations may require review. If you have an ongoing case that we have assisted with, we would be happy to discuss this with you. Likewise, for any potential new instructions we are always happy to have an initial chat. National Insurance Cuts On 6th January 2024 cuts to National Insurance rates will come into effect for employed Claimants: The main NI rate is being cut from 12% to 10%. From April 2024 for self employed Claimants: Class 4 NI rate will reduce from 9% to 8%, and; Class 2 NI contributions will be scrapped. The changes will affect future Loss of Earnings calculations. State Pension Changes There will also be a rise in State Pension of 8.5% from April 2024. Losses to State Pension are considered on a case by case basis. How We Can Assist Our experienced team assist with Loss of Earnings, Pension Loss and Loss of Dependency elements in all types of PI, Clinical Negligence and Fatal cases. Our approach is to ensure that your client’s Special Damages are optimised. We offer flexible solutions and reporting styles depending on the case requirements, and can assist you in the information discovery process. We are also happy to liaise directly with clients to assist in the progress of the case. For more information about our hourly rates for Expert CPR or White Label / Agency Services, and deferred payment terms, talk to our team. Contact us here Call us on 0113 387 5670 Email - enquiries@forthsonline.co.uk

Pension Loss Update - Pension Allowance Changes

July 11, 2023
In the 2023 budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced fundamental changes to the Annual Allowance and Life Time Allowance charges for pensions savers. What are The Allowances? The Annual Allowance is the amount that an individual can pay into their pension scheme (both their own and their employer contributions) each year before paying Tax on the contributions made. The Life Time Allowance is the total amount an individual’s pension fund can be before they pay additional Taxes on their pension benefits. What Has Changed? The Annual Allowance has increased from £40,000 per annum to £60,000 per annum. The Lifetime Allowance, which was £1,073,100, has been abolished. What Does This Mean for Your Client? If you have a high earning client (often in the public sector where employer contributions are more generous), then your current calculation of lost pension benefits may include deductions for tax under both the Annual and Lifetime Allowance schemes and so may now be materially understated. How Can We Help? Our team have vast experience in assessing pension loss claims for all types of occupations and are fully au fait with the changes to the Tax rules from April. We would be happy to carry out a review of your pension loss calculations either on a stand alone basis or in conjunction with other relevant heads of claim.
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Contact us today to find out how we can assist you...

To hear more about our Forensic Accounting Services or to discuss a potential case with a member of our team, call us on 0113 387 5670.

Alternatively, you can email us at enquiries@forthsonline.co.uk or fill out an Enquiry Form and we will contact you directly.