Insolvency Manager | Senior Manager | Associate Principal

SMB Advisory; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional week of annual leave

Professional development support

Regular salary reviews

Job summary

SMB Advisory is seeking an experienced insolvency and restructuring professional to join our Melbourne office at Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Principal level.

This role involves managing a varied portfolio, working directly with Principals, and influencing how the practice is run and developed. Appointment level will reflect your experience and capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience at Manager/Senior Manager or Associate Principal level in corporate and/or personal insolvency and restructuring.
• CA or CPA qualifications preferred; ARITA qualifications or membership highly regarded.
• Eligible to live and work in Australia.
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial judgement.
• Ability to manage engagements and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of insolvency, restructuring and advisory engagements.
• Planning and overseeing investigations, financial analysis, reporting and statutory compliance.
• Leading engagement strategies, asset realisations with Principals and key stakeholders.
• Managing budgets, resources, deadlines and the quality of work delivered.
• Leading discussions with directors, creditors, lenders and professional advisers.
• Supervising and developing team members, including reviewing their work.
• Contributing to practice management and improvements in how we work.

Skills

Insolvency & restructuring

Leadership & mentoring

Engagement management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

CA or CPA qualifications

ARITA membership

Job description

SMB Advisory is seeking an experienced insolvency and restructuring professional to join our Melbourne office at Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Principal level.

This is an opportunity to manage a varied portfolio, work directly with experienced Principals and contribute to how the practice is run and developed. The level of appointment and responsibilities will reflect your experience.

SMB Advisory is a longstanding boutique practice specialising in restructuring, turnaround and insolvency. We provide practical advice and solutions to business owners, lenders, professional advisers and other stakeholders.

About the Role

Working closely with our Principals, you will take responsibility for engagements, lead team members and contribute to the management of the practice.

Your role will include:

• Managing a portfolio of insolvency, restructuring and advisory engagements
• Planning and overseeing investigations, financial analysis, reporting and statutory compliance
• Working with Principals on engagement strategies, asset realisations, business operations and commercial decisions
• Managing budgets, resources, deadlines and the quality of work delivered
• Leading discussions with directors, creditors, lenders, professional advisers and other stakeholders
• Supervising and developing team members, including reviewing their work and providing practical guidance
• Contributing to practice management, team development and improvements in how we work

Our engagements include liquidations, voluntary administrations, small business restructures, receiverships and bankruptcies, alongside distressed business advisory, business valuations, and forensic investigations. Your portfolio will reflect your experience and areas of expertise.

About You

You will have relevant experience at Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Principal level in corporate and/or personal insolvency and restructuring.

We are looking for:

• Strong technical knowledge and sound commercial judgement
• A demonstrated ability to manage engagements, make decisions and identify matters requiring Principal input
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build relationships and manage difficult conversations
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing staff
• The ability to manage competing priorities, budgets and deadlines
• A collaborative approach and an interest in contributing to the wider practice

CA or CPA qualifications are preferred, and ARITA qualifications or membership would be highly regarded. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Australia.

Why SMB Advisory?

At SMB Advisory, you will work directly with experienced Principals and senior staff who bring strong technical expertise and remain hands-on in engagements. Our culture is friendly and collaborative, with a shared commitment to high professional standards. People at every level share knowledge, work through issues together and support one another to deliver quality work.

As part of our management team, you will have a meaningful say in how the practice is run and developed, with strong opportunities to progress and take on greater responsibility. For those interested in pursuing registration as a liquidator or trustee in bankruptcy, we can support that pathway through mentoring, professional development and opportunities to build relevant experience.

We also offer:

• Encouragement and support to build your professional profile and referral relationships through marketing and networking
• An additional week of annual leave each year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Financial support for professional development and qualifications, with study support options
• Regular technical training and mentoring
• Exposure to diverse engagements, industries and clients
• Competitive remuneration with regular salary reviews
• Regular office and team events