Assistant Manager

bk plus; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in Service Cover (4x annual)

GP service access

Pension Scheme

Professional subscriptions

Cycle to Work

Employee Discounts Platform

EAP

Employee Referral Scheme

Professional development

Job summary

BK Plus is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join our expanding insolvency team in the UK. You will own a diverse portfolio of corporate and personal insolvency appointments from initial appointment through to closure, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering exceptional service to stakeholders.

You will manage case progression, supervise juniors, and contribute to business development through mentoring and coaching.

Qualifications

• Experience managing corporate insolvency cases.
• Strong knowledge of insolvency legislation and procedures.
• Experience supervising junior team members.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive, commercial problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate and personal insolvency cases from appointment to closure.
• Prepare statutory documentation, reports and correspondence.
• Liaise with creditors, debtors, directors, solicitors and other stakeholders.
• Supervise administrators and trainees; provide coaching and guidance.
• Assist with resource planning and workflow management across the team.

Skills

Insolvency management

Stakeholder liaison

Team mentoring

Forensic reviews

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to join our expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious insolvency professional looking to take ownership of a varied portfolio while contributing to the development of junior team members and the wider business.

As an Assistant Manager You will manage a diverse portfolio of corporate and personal insolvency appointments from initial appointment through to closure, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements while delivering an exceptional service to stakeholders.

Case Management

• Manage a portfolio of corporate and personal insolvency cases from appointment through to closure.
• Administer formal insolvency procedures including:
• Administrations
• Creditors' Voluntary Liquidations (CVLs)
• Members' Voluntary Liquidations (MVLs)
• Compulsory Liquidations
• Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs)
• Bankruptcies
• Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs)
• Prepare statutory documentation, reports, and correspondence.
• Monitor case progression to ensure key deadlines and regulatory requirements are met.
• Liaise with creditors, debtors, directors, solicitors, and other stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of cases.
• Review financial records and identify key issues impacting creditor recoveries.
• Assist with asset realisations and investigations into company affairs.
• Conduct forensic reviews and identify potential antecedent transactions.
• Prepare estimated outcome statements and dividend calculations.
• Support cashflow monitoring and trading administrations where appropriate.
• Supervise and review work completed by administrators and trainees.Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior team members.
• Assist with resource planning and workflow management across the team.

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with insolvency legislation, Statements of Insolvency Practice (SIPs), AML requirements, and internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate case files and statutory records.
• Support quality assurance reviews and regulatory inspections.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers, and professional contacts.
• Attend meetings with directors, creditors, solicitors, and other advisers.
• Support senior management with business development initiatives and networking opportunities.

Networking & Business Development

• Attend networking events and industry functions to promote BK Plus and develop your professional network.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and generate new business opportunities.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience managing a portfolio of corporate insolvency cases.
• Strong technical knowledge of insolvency legislation and procedures.
• Experience supervising and developing junior team members.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and commercial approach to problem solving.

Why Join BK Plus?

At BK Plus, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their careers and achieve their full potential.

• Death in Service Cover (4x annual salary)
• 24-hour access to a GP service
• Pension Scheme (3% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution)
• One professional subscription paid annually
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Discounts Platform
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

If you're looking to join a dynamic and growing firm where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.