You will be responsible for a mix of formal and non-formal insolvency and advisory work, supporting distressed businesses through a restructuring or insolvency process. You will be exposed to complex cases and have the chance to focus on your people management and client-facing skills. Key responsibilities will include:
- Manage a small insolvency team. This covers a wide range of activities including workload allocation, overseeing their work, resourcing, performance, development and wellbeing at work.
- Manage a portfolio of cases from appointment to closure, ensuring all aspects of cases are progressed efficiently and effectively in accordance with the firm’s standard procedures.
- Manage the workflow for the Insolvency division – monitor time allocations, budgets and deadlines, including data insight for internal management reporting
- Liaise with the creditors, directors and other interested parties throughout the appointment/assignment and to practice the principles of excellent client service at all times.
- Monitor job WIP and costs to budget.
- Provide training to your team and ensure compliance is kept up to date.
What we can offer you
- Exposure to a broad range of clients across many industry sectors
- Partner level mentor and a tailored career progression plan
- Immediate entry to our Management Development Programme
- Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, hybrid and flexible working
- Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service
- Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing
- Comprehensive induction to help you get up to speed
About You
You will be a proactive CPI / JIEB, qualified individual with previous experience in a similar role within an insolvency or accountancy firm, preferably also a qualified accountant. Your experience will allow you to understand the importance of managing a varied workload with strict deadlines, all whilst developing your commercial acumen and ability to spot additional opportunities for the wider firm. You must be a team player, supportive and friendly as well as possessing excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will thrive in a fast paced environment.
This is an ideal opportunity for an Assistant Manager looking to take the next step into a managerial role, or a Manager searching for a more challenging role in a larger specialist business advisory firm with a strategic, commercial, and compassionate approach.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
