What type of recruitment services does Brookstone Search offer?

We provide permanent recruitment services for senior Forensic Accounting Professionals offering both contingent and retained services to our clients. We also provide M&A introductions for those clients looking to grow through acquisition.

What sort of positions does Brookstone Search specialise in?

We focus exclusively on candidates with proven experience in forensic accounting including fraud & financial investigations, business valuations, business interruption, loss quantification, litigation support and expert witness testimony.

Why should I use Brookstone Search over any of your competitors?

Unlike other search firms, we specialise in Forensic Accounting only, which means you get a dedicated resource capable of delivering precision recruitment in your particular field. Furthermore, we only work with a select number of clients, meaning you get 100% of our attention once you engage us.

What levels of Forensic Accounting appointments do you cover?

We specialise in senior and leadership appointments across the forensic accounting sector. Typical assignments range from Associate Director and Director level through to Partner, Senior Managing Director, Practice Leader and Global Head of Forensics positions.

Our work spans disputes, investigations, expert witness, valuation, damages, fraud and broader forensic advisory disciplines.

Do you handle contract placements or only permanent appointments?

While our primary focus is on permanent appointments, we also support clients with fixed-term contract and interim leadership assignments where required.

How confidential is my data?

Confidentiality and data security are fundamental to our business.

We recognise that executive appointments and career moves often involve highly sensitive information. For this reason, we operate robust data protection procedures and maintain strict confidentiality throughout every stage of the search process.

For further information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

How does the search process work?

Our search methodology follows a structured process designed to identify, assess and secure exceptional talent.

1. Assignment Briefing
We undertake a detailed consultation to understand the role, reporting structure, technical requirements, leadership competencies, organisational culture and strategic objectives.

2. Market Mapping and Research
We conduct comprehensive market research to identify relevant organisations and individuals with the experience and expertise required for the appointment.

3. Candidate Identification and Engagement
Selected candidates are approached discreetly and professionally. We assess their background, motivations and suitability before determining their interest in the opportunity.

4. Candidate Assessment
Shortlisted candidates participate in a structured competency-based interview process, enabling us to evaluate both technical capability and leadership potential.

5. Shortlist Presentation and Appointment Support
We present a carefully selected shortlist of qualified candidates and provide support throughout the interview, offer negotiation and onboarding stages.

Why should I use Brookstone Search for senior appointments?

The strongest senior professionals are rarely active in the job market. They are typically successful in their current roles and are unlikely to be searching job boards or responding to advertisements.

Brookstone Search enables organisations to access this passive talent pool through our robust networks, targeted market research and direct candidate engagement.

The cost of an unsuccessful senior appointment can be significant, resulting in lost time, reduced productivity, disruption to teams and substantial financial expense. Our structured search methodology reduces this risk through comprehensive market mapping, rigorous candidate assessment and ongoing support throughout the hiring process.

Do you offer a guarantee on search placements?

Yes. We provide a replacement guarantee as standard on all retained and contingent search assignments.

Should an appointed candidate leave the organisation or prove unsuitable for the role, we will undertake a replacement search in accordance with the terms of our guarantee.

This reflects our confidence in the quality of our search process and our commitment to delivering successful long-term appointments.

Can you help with difficult, niche or highly specialised roles?

Absolutely. Complex and hard-to-fill assignments are often where we deliver the greatest value.

Brookstone Search conducts comprehensive market mapping for every assignment, identifying and engaging the individuals best positioned to succeed in the role, regardless of whether they are actively considering a move.

We have successfully completed searches across a wide range of specialist disciplines within the forensic accounting and disputes market.

I am struggling to fill a senior role. Can you help?

In most cases, yes.

The most common reason senior appointments remain unfilled is that the strongest candidates are not actively seeking new opportunities. As a result, they are unlikely to be reached through advertising, job boards or traditional recruitment methods.

Brookstone Search identifies and approaches these individuals directly through a targeted search process. We also provide candid market intelligence throughout the assignment. If the role specification, remuneration package or overall employer proposition is limiting your ability to attract the required calibre of candidate, we will advise you accordingly and recommend practical solutions.

How can my organisation engage Brookstone Search?

Simply contact us using the telephone number or email address provided below.

We would be pleased to discuss your requirements and explain how our executive search methodology can help you attract and secure exceptional forensic accounting talent.