Senior Forensic Accountant

Senior Forensic Accountant

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our Forensic Accounting team, specialising in the financial impact assessment of events on insured businesses.

United Kingdom

Permanent

Competitive salary based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

• Work closely with senior colleagues to assess, manage, and advise on commercial insurance claims, with a focus on Business Interruption.
• Quantify economic loss across a range of claim types, including Consequential Loss, Litigation, Liability, Stock, and Employee Fraud.
• Conduct in‑depth financial assessments, investigate claims of varying and increasing complexity.
• Develop and deliver economic loss analyses and reports for insurers.
• Provide clear, well‑reasoned updates and recommendations to clients and brokers.
• Maintain regular and professional engagement with insured businesses and brokers.

• Qualifications: A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, CIMA, ACMA); part‑qualified will also be considered.
• Insurance: Experience working in the insurance/claims industry.
• Stakeholder Management: Confidence to build strong relationships with internal and external parties.
• Autonomy: Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge: Awareness of the FCA and its relevance to the role.
• Analysis: Analytical with attention to detail.

• Remuneration & more: Competitive salary;
  Self‑Invested Personal Pension Scheme;
  Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Health & Support: Private healthcare plan (including pre‑existing conditions);
  Life assurance;
  Employee assistance programme;
  Group Income Protection.
• Other benefits: Voluntary benefits (dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications);
  Discounts on various products and services.

We have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.