Bankruptcy Administrator

Confidential; Manchester, Salford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperium Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Administrator to join a busy insolvency practice in Cheshire. You will manage a portfolio of bankruptcy cases from appointment to closure, investigate financial affairs and progress asset realisations in coordination with senior colleagues.

The role requires hands-on insolvency experience and a professional, detail-driven approach. You will liaise with creditors, solicitors and the Official Receiver, prepare case documentation,

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience of bankruptcy administration within an insolvency practice is essential.
• Sound understanding of bankruptcy procedures and practical case administration.
• Ability to progress bankruptcy cases with deadlines and keep accurate records.
• Professional, confident approach when dealing with creditors and advisers.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of bankruptcy cases from appointment through to closure, with supervision.
• Investigating bankrupt individuals' financial affairs, assets and liabilities.
• Identifying and progressing asset realisations in conjunction with senior colleagues.
• Liaising with bankrupt individuals, creditors, solicitors, agents and the Official Receiver.
• Providing correspondence, reports, notices and case documentation.
• Reviewing creditor claims and assisting with distributions.
• Monitoring case deadlines and maintaining up-to-date records.
• Reviewing receipts and payments and liaising with the cashiering team.
• Identifying potential recovery actions and escalating complex matters.
• Providing updates on case progression and next steps.
• Preparing cases for closure and ensuring outstanding matters are resolved.

Skills

Bankruptcy procedures

Case progression

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Independent worker

Investigative mindset

Organisational skills

Education

CPI qualification

Job description

Bankruptcy Administrator

Location: Cheshire

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Put your bankruptcy experience to work in a busy specialist insolvency practice.

Imperium Financial Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Bankruptcy Administrator to join a busy firm of Corporate Insolvency Specialists based in Cheshire.

This opportunity would suit someone with practical experience of administering bankruptcy cases who enjoys investigating financial affairs, progressing cases and working closely with Insolvency Practitioners.

You will take responsibility for an allocated portfolio, handling day-to-day case administration and helping to achieve the best possible outcome for creditors.

The role

• Managing a portfolio of bankruptcy cases from appointment through to closure, with appropriate supervision.
• Investigating bankrupt individuals' financial affairs, assets, liabilities and previous transactions.
• Identifying and progressing asset realisations, including property interests, in conjunction with senior colleagues and professional advisers.
• Liaising with bankrupt individuals, creditors, solicitors, agents, the Official Receiver and other relevant parties.
• Preparing correspondence, reports, notices and case documentation.
• Reviewing creditor claims and assisting with distributions.
• Monitoring case deadlines and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records.
• Reviewing receipts and payments and liaising with the cashiering team.
• Identifying potential recovery actions and escalating complex or contentious matters.
• Providing clear updates on case progression, outstanding issues and next steps.
• Preparing cases for closure and ensuring outstanding matters are resolved.

About you

Previous hands-on experience of bankruptcy administration within an insolvency practice is essential. This is not a trainee position.

You will bring

• A sound understanding of bankruptcy procedures and the practical requirements of case administration.
• Experience of progressing bankruptcy cases and managing competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate written communication.
• A professional and confident approach when dealing with creditors, bankrupt individuals and external advisers.
• The ability to work independently within your experience level and recognise when to seek guidance.
• An investigative mindset and a proactive approach to resolving outstanding matters.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to contribute effectively within a busy team.

A relevant insolvency qualification, such as the CPI, would be advantageous but is not essential where suitable practical experience can be demonstrated.

The opportunity

This role offers varied bankruptcy work within a specialist insolvency environment, with exposure to experienced practitioners and the opportunity to build on your existing technical and case management skills.