Forensic & Investigation Associate Director

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Alternatively, Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative. With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career. Job Description: Alternatively, Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative. With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career. Job Description: New ground won't break itself Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities achieve their goals. Ranked Band 1 Forensic Accountants by Chambers and Partners, our full-service practice includes dispute resolution, investigations, contentious valuations, competition monitoring, data analytics, corporate intelligence and corporate risk and assurance capabilities. As part of an international network, we work alongside colleagues across the globe and have access to expertise across our full-service practice, including colleagues with deep sector experience. You will work as part of our growing and diverse team which is passionate about understanding the issues that are important to our clients. Being part of a national team, with colleagues based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, London and Manchester, presents an opportunity to work across the UK as well as further afield and you'll be supported to develop your career. You will get the opportunity to utilise your accountancy skills on a variety of commercial and accounting disputes as well as the investigation of financial discrepancies and inaccuracies such as fraudulent activity, financial misrepresentation or misconduct. The role involves an integration of accounting, litigation support and investigative skills, often advising on complex and high stakes matters. We're happy to discuss flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, and we'll support you to balance your work and life. A look into the role As an Associate Director you will: Our clients : You will manage a portfolio of casework under appropriate director and partner oversight. You will work closely with clients and their professional advisers, combining strong technical expertise with commercial insight to develop innovative solutions, provide clear advice, and produce high‑quality deliverables-often within accelerated timelines. Your work will include: quantifying the impact of alleged breaches of contract or duty such as loss of company profits or business valuations, across a broad range of commercial disputes advising clients involved in transaction-related disputes including expert determinations developing detailed analyses and explaining the impact of our conclusions, verbally and in writing producing high-quality written reports in the context of expert appointments and other advisory matters working closely with other specialists from across the firm, where required, as part of a multidisciplinary team. Our team : coach and mentor team members to enable them to reach their potential and deliver excellent client service, providing timely and clear feedback and creating opportunities for learning and development as part of a high-performance culture. In addition, you will take responsibility for the progression of your own career. Our market : proactively manage your growing external network and have a good understanding of our market, with experience of identifying and developing opportunities to win work (within Forensic as well as the wider business). You will have good experience of actively supporting marketing and BD activities as well as preparing and presenting pitches for new assignments. Our firm : you will take responsibility for compliance, budgets and billing, providing a timely and profitable service in accordance with the highest professional standards. You will understand and apply best practice regarding departmental procedures, risk management and compliance and contribute to th