Assistant Manager | London, UK

Leonard Curtis; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading professional services provider as an Assistant Manager in London. This role involves managing corporate insolvency cases, engaging with clients, and mentoring junior staff. The company offers extensive support for career growth, a diverse workplace, and a range of benefits including a contributory pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays

Fully funded professional qualifications

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits and well-being programs

Enhanced sick pay

Family-friendly policies

Birthday leave

Two giving back days per year

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of corporate insolvency experience.
• Experience in managing multiple cases and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Engaging in client meetings and managing cases from start to finish.
• Ensuring compliance and managing junior staff.

Skills

Corporate Insolvency

Numeracy

Analytical Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Accountancy or Insolvency Qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing, dynamic organization. We are seeking an Assistant Manager with at least 4 years of experience in corporate insolvency to join our established team in the London office. The role will primarily involve a mixture of Liquidations and Administrations.

Leonard Curtis is a market-leading professional services provider operating across the UK and Channel Islands. Since our formation, we've supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our team of specialists delivers strategic advice across restructuring, insolvency, funding, and law, with 29 offices making us the largest independent restructuring firm in the UK.

We foster an environment that empowers you to express yourself, build confidence in your abilities, and develop your career.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Engaging in client meetings from initial contact, with some responsibility for driving cases to appointment date.
• Managing cases from commencement/handover to closure, including statutory reporting to stakeholders.
• Managing multiple cases simultaneously.
• Possessing experience and understanding of corporate insolvency procedures, particularly Administrations and CVLs.
• Stakeholder management.
• Ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Handling additional ad hoc tasks as required.
• Making autonomous decisions within responsibilities.
• Managing and mentoring junior staff.
• Building relationships with internal and external professionals.

Skills required:

• Over 4 years of corporate insolvency experience, including multiple processes.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify and address high-risk issues.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Capability to manage competing priorities across a varied case portfolio.
• Team player with strong organizational skills.
• Proactive, able to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• An accountancy or insolvency qualification is desirable but not required, given the analysis and financial data preparation involved.

What we will offer you:

• 25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays.
• Opportunity to study for fully funded professional qualifications.
• Contributory pension scheme (3% employer contribution).
• Flexible benefits and well-being programs.
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies, including maternity pay.
• 36.25-hour workweek.
• Birthday leave.
• Two giving back days per year.

Learning and Development

Leonard Curtis offers extensive resources to support your career growth, from online modules to external training opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is integral to our business. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusiveness and hiring the best professionals. A diverse workforce fosters innovative ideas, supports growth, and ensures equal opportunities for success for everyone.