Forensic (National) - Full Time Permanent

About the role

McGrathNicol, an independent professional services firm covering Cyber, Deals, Forensic, Performance, Restructuring and Risk & Compliance, is accepting expressions of interest from accounting or consulting professionals at all levels to join its national Forensics team in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney. The position is full time and permanent, with applications closing on 31 December 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of forensic and advisory assignments, with an emphasis on financial investigations
• Analyse financial statements and other accounting information, including reconciliation with other sources
• Investigate anomalous transactions, events, accounting entries and behaviour using evidence such as electronic data capture and interviews
• Document transactions, fund flows and relationships between people and entities
• Build financial models to support calculations and forecasts under different variables
• Prepare forensic accounting independent expert and investigation reports
• Strengthen client relations through excellent client service

Required profile

• University degree in Business or a related field
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of Accounting, Audit, Restructuring or Corporate Finance appropriate to the level
• Membership of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand or equivalent
• Prior experience in a professional services environment
• Excellent communication skills, strong business and commercial acumen, and the ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially and tactfully

What we offer

• A competitive annual bonus program
• Training and career development, including personalised mentorship
• 26 weeks of parental leave and additional leave options
• Employee assistance, health and wellbeing programs, and opportunities for social and community engagement