Forensic Investigation Officer

We are looking to recruit two field-based Forensic Investigation Officers based in either London or the North of England. 

The role

Working in this high-profile role, you will manage your own portfolio of cases and investigate financial discrepancies and inaccuracies and analyse complex financial accounts and data.

You will attend law firms throughout England and Wales to determine whether there have been serious breaches of professional misconduct which includes the accounts rules.

You will gather evidence, both remotely and onsite, interview key individuals and obtain witness statements. You will compile robust, easily readable and factual reports of the findings that will inform our regulatory decisions. This could lead us to take disciplinary proceedings or to close a law firm. You will also represent the SRA in court, giving evidence of your investigation’s findings.

You will need to understand our code, rules and principles, as well as having strong accounting skills.

To be successful in this role you need to have an in-depth accounting knowledge (including solicitors accounts, client ledgers and reconciliations) and an ability to analyse complex numerical and financial information.

The role is field-based and will require extensive travel throughout England and Wales including to our main office in Birmingham. A car allowance of £5,600 per annum (subject to minimum mileage criteria) and appropriate equipment will be provided to allow you to work in the field.

What is in it for you?

• Use your skills to analyse complex financial information and accounts, identify accountancy breaches and present information clearly to highlight serious professional misconduct 
• Enjoy a varied role - one day you could be investigating money laundering whilst the next you could be interviewing a victim of cyber fraud
• Be at the front-line in protecting the public interest, where no two days are the same 
• Enjoy the flexibility of working in the field with the comfort of being part of a small, motivated and supportive team of investigators  
• Exposure to investigations that are highly sensitive in nature and may gain high levels of media interest

What we are looking for

• Strong accountancy experience and/or experience in accountancy, law firms or similar regulation or investigative environments
• Experience of analysing complex information
• Be an excellent communicator, both orally and in writing
• You should be flexible, tenacious and able to adjust your priorities at short notice

Useful and additional information

If you have any questions that aren’t answered in the advert or on our website, please email recruitment@sra.org.uk

There is a full role profile included at the bottom of this advert.

Our staff are currently working from home and all assessments are being conducted virtually.

If your application is successful one of the team will be in touch to let you know what to expect.

The closing date of this advert is 07 March 2021 at 23:55, however we may choose to close this at an earlier date. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Assessments and Interviews for this role are likely to be the week of 22 and 29 March 2021 respectively.

To apply

Please upload a CV and cover letter. In your cover letter, please address how your knowledge, skills and experience relate to the role requirements.