Insolvency Administrator

Begbies Traynor Group; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insolvency and recovery firm in Chatham is seeking a skilled professional to manage corporate insolvency cases. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with insolvency legislation while mentoring junior staff and conducting detailed investigations into financial affairs. The role supports business development within a hybrid working environment and offers comprehensive benefits including a company pension and professional qualification support.

Benefits

Company pension

Hybrid work

Cycle to work scheme

23 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)

Option to Buy Holidays

Professional Qualification Support

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee discount scheme

Social events throughout the year

Health & Wellbeing programme

Paid volunteer time

24 / 7 Access to virtual GP + Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Candidates will have experience managing insolvency cases independently.
• A strong understanding of insolvency legislation and procedures is necessary.
• Proficiency in IPS (or similar software) is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate insolvency cases.
• Conduct investigations into financial affairs and recover assets.
• Ensure compliance with insolvency legislation.

Skills

Experience managing insolvency cases independently

Strong understanding of insolvency legislation and procedures

Proficiency in IPS and Microsoft Office

Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Proactive, accountable, and solutions-driven approach

Education

CPI or equivalent qualification

Tools

IPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate insolvency cases cradle to grave
• Conduct investigations into financial affairs, recover assets, and report to creditors and regulators
• Ensure compliance with insolvency legislation and statutory deadlines
• Liaise with stakeholders such as creditors, directors, solicitors, and financial institutions
• Mentor and support junior staff, review their work, and encourage team collaboration
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insolvency laws and best practices
• Assist with complex case strategies and support senior management
• Contribute to business development and internal process improvements
• Participate in wider Group initiatives

What We’re Looking For

We are also open to candidates from a finance or legal background who are looking to transition into the insolvency industry. If you have transferable skills, a strong analytical mindset, and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

• Experience managing insolvency cases independently
• Strong understanding of insolvency legislation and procedures
• Proficiency in IPS (or similar software) and Microsoft Office
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• CPI or equivalent qualification
• Proactive, accountable, and solutions-driven approach

Why join us?

• Company pension
• Hybrid work
• Cycle to work scheme
• 23 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Option to Buy Holidays
• Professional Qualification Support
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee discount scheme (Gym, Retailers etc)
• Social events throughout the year
• Health & Wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time
• 24 / 7 Access to virtual GP + Mental Health Support

As a broader PLC group, we’ve doubled in size since 2019 and we have ambitions to maintain that growth profile moving forward, so we’re looking for people who want to help us shape our future. We value applied intellect, curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.