Assistant Manager - Restructuring & Recovery

RSM Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Australia in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager for the Restructuring & Recovery team to deliver insolvency engagements and mentor junior members within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will work across corporate and personal insolvency matters, taking ownership of smaller engagements while supporting more complex appointments with senior leaders.

Ideal candidates will have 4–6 years in Restructuring & Recovery or insolvency, a Business/Commerce or Accounting

Qualifications

• 4–6 years’ experience within Restructuring & Recovery, Insolvency or related professional services
• A Business, Commerce or Accounting degree, or a Law degree with an interest in insolvency
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a high-performing team
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members

Responsibilities

• Managing and conducting a variety of corporate and personal insolvency engagements
• Interviewing directors, bankrupts and key stakeholders
• Assisting with business trade-on appointments, including budgeting and forecasting
• Liaising with lawyers, agents, auctioneers and other external stakeholders
• Coordinating and overseeing asset realisation processes
• Monitoring statutory deadlines and ensuring compliance requirements are met
• Reviewing the work of junior team members and providing coaching and guidance
• Identifying and resolving complex technical and operational issues
• Maintaining accurate records within firm systems and processes
• Sharing technical knowledge, industry insights and best practices across the team

Skills

Insolvency

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Business/Commerce or Accounting degree

Law degree with insolvency interest

CA qualification

Job description

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.

RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.

Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values - integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.

Who we are:

RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world's 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

About the role:

Our Brisbane Restructuring & Recovery team is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to play a key role in delivering insolvency, restructuring and recovery engagements while supporting the development of junior team members.

As an Assistant Manager, you'll work across a diverse range of corporate and personal insolvency matters, taking ownership of smaller engagements while assisting with the planning and delivery of more complex appointments. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, build your professional network, and develop your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing and conducting a variety of corporate and personal insolvency engagements
• Interviewing directors, bankrupts and key stakeholders
• Assisting with business trade-on appointments, including budgeting and forecasting
• Liaising with lawyers, agents, auctioneers and other external stakeholders
• Coordinating and overseeing asset realisation processes
• Monitoring statutory deadlines and ensuring compliance requirements are met
• Reviewing the work of junior team members and providing coaching and guidance
• Identifying and resolving complex technical and operational issues
• Maintaining accurate records within firm systems and processes
• Sharing technical knowledge, industry insights and best practices across the team

About you:

You will be a proactive and technically capable insolvency professional who enjoys building relationships and mentoring others.

Ideally, you'll have:

• 4-6 years’ experience within Restructuring & Recovery, Insolvency or a related professional services environment
• A Business, Commerce or Accounting degree, or a Law degree with an interest in insolvency
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a high-performing team
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members

Highly regarded:

• CA qualification (or equivalent) for accounting professionals
• ARITA Advanced Certification
• Involvement in technical insolvency forums, training or industry networks
• Strong business development and networking capabilities

Life at RSM:

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!

Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.

RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.

Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values - integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.