Assistant Manager - Insolvency

Leonard Curtis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday allowance

Birthday leave

Flexible benefit schemes

Enhanced family friendly policies

Clear progression route

2 giving back days

Job summary

A dynamic organisation in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to oversee a portfolio of corporate insolvency cases. This role involves managing case progression, engaging in client meetings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate insolvency and strong stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive salary aligned with expertise, 25 days holiday, and a clear career progression route.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of corporate insolvency experience.
• Experience in preparing CT and VAT returns.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a varied case portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from commencement/handover to closure.
• Drive case progression including statutory reporting.
• Attend client meetings and play a role in driving cases to appointment.

Skills

Corporate insolvency experience

CT returns experience

VAT returns experience

Numeracy skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Education

CPI or ACCA qualification (desirable)

Accountancy and/or insolvency qualification (desirable)

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing dynamic organisation that’s passionate about investing in the growth and development of its people. We’re currently seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join our team in Birmingham.

The role will primarily involve managing a varied portfolio of Liquidations, CVAs and Administrations. You will be engaged in client meetings from initial contact and play a key role in driving cases through to appointment. From commencement to closure, you’ll oversee case progression, including statutory reporting to a range of stakeholders, while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. This position requires strong experience and understanding of corporate insolvency procedures, particularly Administrations and CVLs, alongside effective stakeholder management skills. You will manage multiple cases simultaneously, exercise autonomy in decision‑making, and take responsibility for ad hoc tasks as needed. Additionally, you will support the development of junior team members and build strong relationships with professionals both internally and externally.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of corporate insolvency experience
• CT returns experience
• Experience in VAT returns
• CPI or ACCA is desirable not essential
• Good numeracy and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to identify and deal with high‑risk issues
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a varied case portfolio
• Excellent team player
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work on your own initiative and be proactive
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• As the role requires analysis and preparation of financial data, an accountancy and/or insolvency qualification is desirable, but is not required

Job Responsibilities

• Dealing with cases from commencement/handover to closure, driving case progression from appointment including statutory reporting to a variety of stakeholders
• Managing cases from beginning to completion
• Involvement in client meetings from initial contact, with some responsibility of driving case to appointment date
• Management of multiple cases
• Experience and understanding of corporate insolvency procedures, particularly Administrations and CVLs
• Stakeholder management
• Achieving statutory and regulatory compliance
• Responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks as required
• Possessing a degree of autonomy in decision‑making
• Managing and developing junior employees
• Developing relationships with other professionals both internally within the group and externally

Job Benefits

• Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
• 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays
• A clear progression route to further your career
• Flexible benefit and well‑being schemes
• Birthday leave
• 2 giving back days per year – we encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes
• A hard working, fun and professional working environment
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay
• 36.25 hour working week

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is a core business imperative of the Group. We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employ the best professional for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows the Group to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports our business’s growth and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.