Graduate Junior Insolvency Administrator

Leonard Curtis Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Long-term incentive plan (LTIP)

Birthday leave

Giving back days

Job summary

Leonard Curtis Ltd is seeking a Junior Insolvency Administrator to join the Gateshead office. The role involves managing caseloads from inception to closure, driving case progression, and liaising with clients, creditors, and other stakeholders. A proactive mindset and strong numeracy are valued.

The firm offers development opportunities within a growing restructuring practice and a supportive team environment in a private equity-backed setting.

Qualifications

• Interest in insolvency and professional services.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload with accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing own caseload from inception to handover/closure (subject to experience).
• Driving case progression and maintaining client case files.
• Assisting and dealing with emails and phone calls.
• Drafting and sending correspondence.
• Communicating with clients, creditors and other stakeholders, including attending client visits as required.
• Reporting to a manager and working with senior case administrators.
• Ensuring correct application of corporate insolvency procedures.
• Conducting investigations into directors' conduct and company affairs.
• Achieving statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Handling additional ad hoc tasks and general office administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Numeracy

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Job description

Kick start your career in finance, law or business with real impact. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing dynamic organisation, we have a real passion in developing our people. We are looking for a Junior Insolvency Administrator to join our Gateshead office. We’re an established, private equity-backed business and one of the UK’s fastest-growing restructuring firms, which means real room to develop your career as we expand.

Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join, from on-line learning modules to internal and external training and qualifications. 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 expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding and law across 30 offices and we remain the largest independent restructuring firm in the UK.

We have built an environment that empowers you to express yourself– to have confidence in who you are and what you’re capable of and develop the career you want.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Managing own caseload from inception to handover / closure (subject to level of experience). Case types will include creditors’ voluntary liquidations and administrations
• Driving case progression and maintaining client case files
• Assisting and dealing with incoming and outbound emails and phone calls
• Drafting and sending correspondence
• Communicating with clients, creditors, and other stakeholders including attending client visits, as required
• Reporting to a manager and working closely with the senior case administrators
• Ensuring the correct application of corporate insolvency procedures
• Conducting investigations into the conduct of directors and the affairs of the Company
• Achieving statutory and regulatory compliance
• Having responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks and general office administration tasks as required

Skills Required:

• A hardworking and enthusiastic team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify solutions to problems
• Flexible attitude with an ability to adapt to situations
• Experience of managing a diverse workload.
• Experience of customer service and client handling.
• Good numeracy and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a varied case portfolio
• Strong organisational skills
• Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
• 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays
• Long-term incentive plan (LTIP) – share in the company's growth (T&Cs apply)
• A clear progression route to further your career
• Birthday leave
• 2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes
• A hard working, fun and professional working environment
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay