Associate/Senior Associate (Senior/Assistant Manager), Restructuring

PKF Francis Clark; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join their expanding Business Restructuring team. This role offers a unique opportunity for part-qualified or newly qualified candidates to transition into insolvency services while enjoying a supportive team environment and a fantastic work-life balance. You will manage corporate insolvency cases, prepare necessary documentation, and mentor junior team members. With a commitment to professional development and a culture that values flexibility, this position is perfect for those eager to grow their careers in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Pension

Group life assurance

Group income protection

Health cash plan

Extra holiday days

Counselling support

Virtual GP access

Cycle to work scheme

Shopping and gym discounts

Volunteering day

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified in ACCA/ACA/AAT with an interest in insolvency.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Act as case administrator for corporate insolvencies from onboarding to closure.
• Prepare documentation and conduct financial assessments for insolvency cases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/AAT qualification

Interest in insolvency qualifications

Job description

In a nutshell

Join our expanding Business Restructuring team, celebrated for delivering exceptional advice with a compassionate touch. We are seeking a Associate/Senior Associate (Senior/Assistant Manager) and welcome part-qualified or newly qualified candidates, including those with no prior experience in insolvency who are eager to transition into this service line and build a rewarding career. Embrace a fantastic work-life balance, thrive in a supportive team environment, and engage with a diverse array of client work.

What you'll be doing day to day

• Independently (or supported by senior colleagues) act as the case administrator for corporate insolvencies, including administrations, liquidations, and voluntary arrangements, from onboarding to closure.
• Prepare and review all necessary documentation, systems, reports, and correspondence relating to insolvency cases working alongside the appointed IP.
• Conduct financial assessments and investigations, identifying any irregularities or potential issues.
• Prepare regular status reports for clients and partners, highlighting key developments and recommendations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team, ensuring their professional development and quality of work.

About you

• ACCA/ACA/AAT (or equivalent) qualified/part-qualified alongside an interest in undertaking specific insolvency qualifications in the future.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Why work at PKF Francis Clark

As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England, joining PKF Francis Clark brings opportunities to develop your career in a direction that interests you.

Having celebrated our centenary in 2019, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 people, based across our offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.

Our culture is flexible and supportive, enabling you to be the best you can be. We work hard to ensure you can be yourself, develop and be part of a forward-thinking team that makes brilliant things happen.

PKF Francis Clark is certified as a Great Place to Work. In 2024, we climbed nine places to 24 out of 105 large organisations on the list of the UK’s Best Workplaces.

Your core benefits

Financial benefits:

• Pension
• Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary
• Group income protection
• Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare

Health & Wellbeing benefits:

• Option to buy 5 extra days holiday*
• Counselling and support for you and your immediate family
• Virtual GP for you and your immediate family
• Cycle to work*

Other benefits:

• Medicash Extras providing you with shopping and gym discounts
• Gifts for career and family milestones
• One volunteering day per year to support local organisations
• Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation

Please note: These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee’s post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage.