Insolvency Administrator / Senior Administrator / Assistant Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in business recovery seeks an Insolvency Administrator in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves managing insolvency cases, supporting junior staff, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates will have experience in corporate insolvency and strong communication skills, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience with corporate insolvency appointments within an IP firm is required.
• Proficient in IT, including Excel, Word, and IPS.
• Knowledge of IPS Cloud is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of formal insolvency appointments and assist team members.
• Administer insolvency cases from advice to closure.
• Prepare documentation for statutory meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Proactivity

Education

AAT or CPI qualification

Tools

IPS Cloud

Excel

Word

Job description

Insolvency Administrator / Senior Administrator / Assistant Manager, Stoke-on-Trent

Client:

Reed - UNLIMITED

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

To work within a team to ensure an efficient and professional delivery of corporate and personal insolvency services to clients.

Our culture

Lewis Business Recovery & Insolvency is a thriving firm of business recovery specialists and licensed insolvency practitioners based in Leeds City Centre. Our ethos is to find the best solutions for all parties, promote continuity of business and employment, and offer excellent service at a reasonable cost.

Most of our work is referred to us by accountants, with whom we have strong relationships built on trust and confidence.

As we approach our tenth year of trading and continue to grow organically by excelling in our field, we seek a confident, enthusiastic, and outgoing individual to join our team.

There are excellent career progression opportunities within this role due to our growth plans.

For more about our firm, visit www.lewisbri.co.uk.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage a mixed caseload of formal insolvency appointments and assist team members.
2. Administer insolvency cases from advice to closure, including Administrations, CVLs, MVLs, Liquidations, CVAs, and occasionally, Bankruptcies.
3. Address and adjudicate creditor claims, including secured, preferential, and unsecured claims.
4. Report to secured creditors.
5. Assist in maintaining ongoing trading on-site as needed.
6. Prepare documentation for statutory meetings.
7. Assist employees with claims and liaise with redundancy payment services.
8. Handle correspondence, including non-standard communications.
9. Maintain accurate books, records, and inventories, ensuring their safekeeping.
10. Conduct statutory investigations and pursue antecedent transactions.
11. Handle estate monies correctly through banking and cheque requests.
12. Complete VAT and Corporation tax returns.
13. Ensure compliance with legislation, including SIPS.
14. Update case tasks and diaries in IPS.
15. Liaise with professionals such as agents, solicitors, and accountants.
16. Prepare supporting documents for sales contracts.
17. Maintain case checklists and attend meetings as required.
18. Participate in marketing events and support team training.

Reporting, relationships & management

1. Support and train junior staff.
2. Assist other case executives as needed.
3. Report case progress to the Insolvency Practitioner (IP).

Qualifications & experience

1. AAT or CPI qualification is advantageous but not mandatory.
2. Experience with corporate insolvency appointments within an IP firm is required.
3. Knowledge of IPS Cloud is advantageous but not mandatory.
4. Proficient in IT, including Excel, Word, and IPS.
5. Maintain high professional standards and conduct.
6. Self-motivated and proactive in keeping up with legislation changes.
7. Excellent organizational and time management skills with flexibility.
8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Responsible and diligent in managing workload and deadlines.
10. Ability to update the IP on case progress and potential issues.
11. Enthusiastic and committed to completing tasks thoroughly.
12. Represent the firm positively at networking events.

Additional notes

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Created on 23/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom