Troy Recruitment

01/07/2025

As we close out the financial year, we want to take a moment to celebrate and say thank you.

Over the past 12 months, Troy Recruitment has proudly partnered with leading firms across forensic accounting, restructuring, insolvency, valuations, disputes, and loss adjusting. We’ve supported talented professionals in securing new roles, navigating career transitions, and taking the next step in their journey.

Thank you to all our clients and candidates for your continued support over the last year.

As we look ahead to the new financial year, we’re excited for what’s to come, and we’re actively recruiting for several great roles across Australia. If you’re open to a new challenge or just want to explore what’s out there, we’d love to hear from you.

Explore current opportunities:
https://www.troyrecruitment.com/job/

Here’s to another year of growth, connection, and opportunity.

12/06/2025

When a Recruiter reaches out to you on LinkedIn, it’s rarely by chance. It’s usually the result of a targeted, thoughtful search, especially in niche fields like Forensic Accounting.

Even if you're not looking for a new role, a short reply can go a long way. It starts a conversation, builds a professional relationship, and ensures you have someone in your corner when the timing is right.

In highly specialised areas like Forensic Accounting, many roles aren't advertised publicly. Recruiters can connect you to exclusive opportunities, offer market insights, and support your career progression confidentially and professionally.

We've broken down why it’s worth connecting and how it can benefit your career—now and in the future.

Read the full article below.
https://www.troyrecruitment.com/why-its-valuable-to-partner-with-a-recruiter/

11/06/2025

Troy Recruitment proudly recognises CPA Week 2025, celebrating the significant contributions of Certified Practising Accountants to the business and financial sectors.

This week highlights the expertise, commitment, and leadership of CPAs in driving sustainable growth and navigating the complexities of today's economic landscape.

We’re proud to support the ongoing professional development and success of our clients and candidates within the accounting industry.

Learn more about CPA Week events here:
https://shorturl.at/1pxBX

If you're an accountant looking to grow your career follow us on Linkedin or contact our team for a confidential career discussion.

29/05/2025

“𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁.”
That’s what makes Forensic Accounting such a compelling career. You’re investigating fraud, quantifying losses, helping lawyers understand financial evidence, and sometimes contributing to decisions that end up in court.

It’s high-stakes, intellectually challenging, and commercially meaningful.

How can you get into a career in Forensic Accounting? Many people with transferrable skills move into the field from:

✅𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁
You’re already trained to spot inconsistencies, follow evidence, and document clearly. In forensics, you get to follow the trail further.

✅𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆
You're used to handling messy data, distressed businesses, and commercial disputes. This makes you well-equipped for forensic engagements involving litigation and corporate collapse.

✅𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
If you've worked on complex modelling or loss scenarios, you’ll feel right at home in damages assessments and economic loss work.

✅𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
If you’re already analysing transactions, identifying risks, and thinking like a detective, forensic accounting will feel like a natural evolution.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲? 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀:
• Variety (no two matters are alike)
• Impact (your work helps resolve real disputes)
• Challenge (technical, legal, and commercial thinking combined)
• Visibility (often working with senior stakeholders and legal teams)

At Troy Recruitment, we help professionals grow their careers in Forensic Accounting, Insolvency and Restructuring, and Governance and Risk. To find out more about the exciting roles we’re hiring for, contact our team for a confidential discussion.

21/05/2025

The demand for Forensic Accountants is rising, but the supply of skilled professionals isn’t keeping pace. With increasing financial fraud, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and more corporate disputes, the need for specialists in forensic investigations has seen significant growth over the past few years.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱:
• Data analytics and AI
• Regulatory knowledge
• Cybersecurity and digital forensics
• Expert witness and litigation support

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁.
As activity in traditional advisory areas such as valuations, disputes, and Mergers and Acquisitions slows, many professionals are reassessing their focus. A growing number are leveraging their analytical and investigative strengths to transition into Forensic Accounting.

Forensic Accounting offers long-term career stability, challenging work, and the opportunity to play a critical role in complex, high-stakes matters.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁?
Prioritise building expertise in digital forensics, understanding evolving regulatory frameworks, and pursuing relevant professional certifications.

Swipe through the carousel to explore the current landscape—and how to build the right skill set.

08/05/2025

While many sectors experience instability during recessions, demand for specialists in insolvency and restructuring increases. In times of financial uncertainty, insolvency and restructuring professionals play a crucial role in helping businesses regain stability, reorganise operations, and navigate recovery.

In our latest blog, we explore why careers in Insolvency and Restructuring remain resilient, the opportunities they offer during economic turbulence, and how professionals in this space support business continuity across sectors.

Read the full article to learn more, and connect with us if you're seeking new opportunities or talent in this critical field.

https://www.troyrecruitment.com/2025/05/07/insolvency-and-restructuring-careers/

Economic downturns present opportunities for growth in insolvency and restructuring careers. The counter-cyclical nature of the field means demand often increases during financial crises.

29/04/2025

Forensic accounting requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical thinking, and investigative skills. If you’ve secured an interview in Forensic Accounting, here’s how to make a strong impression:

🔹 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 – Employers value curiosity and problem-solving skills. Expect scenario-based questions that assess your ability to analyse financial data and identify irregularities.

🔹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 – Be ready to discuss financial analysis, auditing procedures, and regulatory frameworks. Employers may test your knowledge with case-based questions.

🔹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 – Whether it’s audit, risk management, or compliance, draw connections between your past experience and forensic accounting principles. Use specific examples.

🔹 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 – Writing clear, concise reports is a key part of forensic accounting. Prepare to discuss how you’ve communicated complex financial findings to stakeholders.

🔹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 – The industry is continually evolving with regulatory changes. Demonstrate your awareness of recent cases or developments in forensic accounting.

🔹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – Integrity is at the core of forensic accounting. Be ready to discuss ethical dilemmas and how you would handle conflicts of interest.

Follow us on LinkedIn for more career tips and hiring insights in Forensic Accounting.

17/04/2025

The Forensic Accounting industry is experiencing significant growth—both globally and here in Australia. Demand for Forensic Accountants is rising rapidly, driven by several key factors:

✅Increased cases of fraud, financial crime, and cyber threats
✅Stricter financial regulations and corporate governance requirements
✅A rise in litigation and dispute resolution
✅Advancements in data analytics and AI transforming investigative work

As financial risks become more complex, organisations are turning to Forensic Accountants to ensure compliance, support litigation, and uncover financial irregularities with precision and speed.

This growth translates into strong career prospects for professionals with expertise in fraud examination, financial investigations, and forensic analysis.

Whether you're considering your next move or looking to hire experienced forensic talent, our team can help.

Read the full article on our website to learn more about what's driving this trend, and what it means for your career or organisation.

https://www.troyrecruitment.com/2025/04/11/the-growing-demand-for-forensic-accounting/

The forensic accounting industry has been experiencing significant growth globally and within Australia. Our blog outlines the key factors contributing to the rapid growth of Forensic Accounting careers.

16/04/2025

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the finance industry across Australia and internationally. According to KPMG’s Global AI in Finance Report, 𝟳𝟭% 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, including in fraud detection and risk management.

Leaders are taking proactive steps to overcome adoption barriers, investing in AI skills and talent to ensure their organisations are well-prepared. 𝟱𝟯% 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 & 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. A quarter of executives—both in Australia and globally—are increasing AI budgets or reallocating resources to drive AI integration.

Businesses are using generative AI across many areas of finance, including:
✅ 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀
✅ 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
✅ 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
✅ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀

KPMG’s Nikki Stone highlights that the ROI from AI is exceeding expectations, reinforcing its value in the finance industry. Crucially, responsible AI use and governance remain top priorities as organisations harness AI’s potential.

Demand for finance and accounting professionals with experience in AI is growing rapidly. As businesses integrate AI into forensic accounting, risk analysis, and compliance, the need for 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜 has never been greater.

🔹 Is your organisation prepared for AI’s impact?
🔹 Are you looking to build a team that can navigate this evolving landscape?

27/03/2025

Are you looking for your next role in forensic accounting, disputes, valuations, or loss adjusting? We’re currently recruiting for some exciting new career opportunities across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

🔹 Senior Investigator – Sydney
Investigate fraud and malpractice with a leading regulatory body. Salary: $125k–$135k + super.

🔹 Manager to Associate Director – Forensic Accounting – Sydney
Join a prestigious global advisory firm. Salary: $130k–$180k, dependent on experience.

🔹 Senior Consultant – Forensic Disputes – Sydney
Further your forensic accounting career in disputes & litigation. Salary: Up to $125k package.

🔹 Senior Associate to Manager – Forensic Accounting – Brisbane
Work with a highly regarded forensic disputes team. Salary: Up to $150k package + benefits.

🔹 Executive Loss Adjuster – Property – Sydney
Manage complex claims, with a well-established adjusting firm. Salary: Up to $250k + super + bonus.

🔹 Valuations – Senior Associate to Manager – Melbourne & Sydney
Specialise in valuations & financial modelling for high-profile cases. Competitive salary + bonus.

If you’d like to discuss any of these roles or your next career move, please get in contact with our team.

20/03/2025

In forensic accounting, restructuring, insolvency, risk, and loss adjusting, a strong resume goes beyond listing experience, it highlights your expertise, industry credentials, and measurable impact.

Our latest blog covers:
✔ Crafting a compelling summary that showcases your value.
✔ Highlighting key technical skills for search optimisation.
✔ Presenting achievements with quantifiable results.
✔ Ensuring clarity, consistency, and professional formatting.
✔ Tailoring your resume to each application.

Learn more about how to create a winning resume in our latest blog here:
https://www.troyrecruitment.com/2025/03/19/how-to-create-a-winning-resume/




https://www.troyrecruitment.com/2025/03/19/how-to-create-a-winning-resume/

Creating a winning resume is essential for securing an interview and advancing your career in forensic accounting.

13/03/2025

Last week our team celebrated 12 years of Troy Recruitment. When Helen founded the company 12 years ago, a friend suggested the name "Troy"—a nod to Helen of Troy. Like the ancient city, Troy Recruitment has built a legacy of strength, strategy, and success. We’ve stood the test of time, expanding, adapting, and forging lasting relationships with clients and candidates.

We’ve built something we’re truly proud of:
✅ A respected niche consultancy in Forensic Accounting Recruitment.
✅ Expansion into Insolvency, Restructuring, Valuations & Disputes, Loss Adjusting, Governance & Risk, and Data Analytics.
✅ Long-standing client relationships, helping businesses grow their teams
✅ Supporting professionals in making career-defining moves.
✅ Implementing a new candidate database to refine our search process.
✅ Growing our team of experienced Recruitment Consultants.

A huge thank you to our clients, candidates, and team for being part of our journey.