Assistant Manager, Restructuring

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive rewards package

Salary competitive with the market

Access to additional benefits program

Job summary

Interpath is seeking an Assistant Manager in Restructuring to join their team in the Midlands and South. The successful candidate will provide insolvency and contingency planning advice and manage complex engagements.

This role necessitates strong stakeholder engagement skills and a proactive approach in supporting distressed businesses. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits await the successful applicant.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or background in restructuring.
• Corporate insolvency experience beneficial.
• Demonstrable experience managing workstreams in engagements.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in engagements.
• Manage projects and deliver on time and budget.
• Document engagement progress and act as main client contact.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-starter attitude

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant

Job description

Assistant Manager, Restructuring

Location: Nottingham, Birmingham or Bristol.

Interpath is an international advisory business that provides expertise across deals, advisory, and restructuring.

Overview

Our National Markets – Midlands & South Restructuring team is seeking an Assistant Manager to work alongside colleagues in the Core Insolvency Restructuring team. The role involves providing insolvency and contingency planning advice in large, complex, multi‑jurisdictional situations, supporting distressed businesses and undertaking formal insolvency work for large institutions. The position requires flexibility and may involve travel, including possible international assignments.

Responsibilities

• Work in engagement teams of typically 3 to 6 people, supporting senior team members on a range of product types.
• Build strong, trusted adviser relationships with senior management, mid‑level executives, and other key stakeholders in engagements (including lawyers and contacts at banks and other lenders).
• Manage engagements and projects to deliver on scope, time, quality and budget, complying with Interpath’s engagement management practices.
• Act as the main point of contact with the client on certain relevant assignments, reporting back to engagement leaders and senior staff.
• Undertake detailed analysis to present robust advice to client teams.
• Appraise challenging and fast‑developing situations and develop innovative solutions, including consideration of formal insolvency processes when appropriate.
• Participate in new product development or business development activities as relevant.
• Develop junior staff on assignments.

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or background in the restructuring profession.
• Some corporate insolvency experience is beneficial; an insolvency licence/JIEB qualification or intention to commence is a plus but not required.
• Demonstrable experience managing personal workstreams within restructuring and insolvency engagements.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• A proactive self‑starter who can work independently and effectively delegate and collaborate within wider teams.
• A strong desire to broaden insolvency expertise across the full range of restructuring services.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, often in challenging or sensitive circumstances.
• Willingness to work across a variety of sectors and undertake travel where required.
• A collaborative team player who supports the development and mentoring of junior colleagues.
• High levels of drive, energy, and enthusiasm.

Benefits

Interpath provides a competitive and comprehensive reward package, including a compelling salary and a range of core and optional benefits. Employees have access to a comprehensive benefits program.