Core Apps – Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top consulting firm is seeking an individual to support its Restructuring & Insolvency team in Leeds, focusing on providing strategic advice in deals. The role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills, with responsibilities including the maintenance of core systems and user support. Candidates will benefit from a hybrid work model and continuous professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate should be organised, collaborative, and eager to improve business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and focus on service excellence.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and proactive.
• Collaborative mindset with effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support setup and maintenance of core systems.
• Respond to user queries and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve queries.
• Manage admin tasks in e-banking platforms.
• Test and validate system changes and upgrades.
• Stay informed about system releases.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Proactivity

Tools

Aryza Case management

AODocs Document management

Query App/MAX Client engagement

IPS Cash management

Job description

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals.

In deal recovery management at PwC you will focus on helping clients navigate financial distress and recover from challenging business situations. You will be responsible for providing strategic advice and solutions to optimise recovery outcomes.

About the Team

We're welcoming new talent to our Restructuring & Insolvency Core Apps team which plays a pivotal role in enabling innovation and operational excellence across the digital platforms that underpin our restructuring and insolvency work. These systems manage sensitive client data, financial transactions and case lifecycles, making reliability and integrity essential. By maintaining and improving these platforms the team helps our practitioners deliver faster, safer and more insightful outcomes for clients while strengthening PwC’s reputation for trust and technical excellence.

The Core Apps team sits within the wider R&I Technology team working alongside technologists and business specialists to ensure that technology is a true differentiator in client delivery.

Systems We Support

• Aryza Case management and workflow
• AODocs Document management
• Query App / MAX Client engagement and data retention
• IPS Cash management
• Banking Platforms Administration across five major banking systems

Key Responsibilities

• Support the setup, configuration and maintenance of core systems to ensure they operate effectively and efficiently.
• Respond to user queries, troubleshoot issues and deliver timely practical solutions.
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to resolve technical and operational queries.
• Manage administrative tasks within e-banking platforms ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Test and validate system changes, upgrades and new functionalities.
• Stay informed about upcoming system releases and proactively share key updates with stakeholders.
• Regular audit report generation.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills with a focus on service excellence.
• Highly organised, adaptable and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and take ownership of complex tasks.
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement and professional development.

Working Arrangements

The team is based at our More London and Leeds offices. We operate a hybrid model requiring at least three days a week in the office or at client sites.

Why Join Us

You’ll work at the heart of PwC’s market‑leading Restructuring and Insolvency practice, helping build and operate the systems that support the UK’s most complex and high‑profile insolvency and restructuring engagements. We invest in your development through on‑the‑job learning, mentoring and access to data and automation training.

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Bankruptcy Analysis
• Bankruptcy Code
• Bankruptcy Management
• Bankruptcy Restructuring
• Business Liquidations
• Cash Flow Analysis
• Client Management
• Communication
• Conducting Research
• Corporate Development
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Management
• Data Rooms
• Debt Restructuring
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Review
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Inclusion
• Intellectual Curiosity
• M&A Strategy

Key Skills

• IT Project Management
• ABAP
• Corporate Risk Management
• Infrastructure
• Banking Sales
• Hospital

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: 0 years

Vacancy: 1

Required Experience: IC

Travel Requirements: Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No

Government Clearance Required: No