Insolvency Administrator / Senior Administrator / Assistant Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in business recovery is seeking an Insolvency Administrator/Senior Administrator/Assistant Manager to join their team in Watford. The role involves managing insolvency cases, ensuring compliance, and supporting junior staff. Candidates should have experience in corporate insolvency, with opportunities for career progression in a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Experience with corporate insolvency appointments within an IP firm required.
• AAT or CPI preferred but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of IPS Cloud is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of insolvency appointments and assist team members.
• Administer insolvency cases from advice to closure, including Liquidations and Bankruptcies.
• Conduct statutory investigations and pursue transactions.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Professionalism

Education

AAT or CPI

Experience with corporate insolvency appointments

Tools

IPS Cloud

Excel

Word

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Insolvency Administrator / Senior Administrator / Assistant Manager, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

Reed - UNLIMITED

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

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

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

Approaching ten years of trading, we have grown organically by excelling at our work. We are seeking a confident, enthusiastic, and outgoing individual to join our team.

There is excellent career progression due to our growth plans.

For more about us, visit www.lewisbri.co.uk.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of insolvency appointments and assist team members
• Administer insolvency cases from advice to closure, including Administrations, CVLs, MVLs, Liquidations, CVAs, and Bankruptcies
• Address and adjudicate creditors’ claims, including secured, preferential, and unsecured claims
• Report to secured creditors
• Assist in ongoing trading on-site when needed
• Prepare documentation for statutory meetings
• Assist employees with claims and liaise with redundancy payments service
• Handle correspondence, including non-standard communications
• Maintain accurate books and records, ensuring their safekeeping
• Conduct statutory investigations and pursue transactions
• Process banking and cheque requests to handle estate monies correctly
• Complete VAT and Corporation tax returns
• Ensure statutory compliance and follow legislation including SIPS
• Update case tasks/diaries in IPS
• Liaise with agents, solicitors, and accountants
• Prepare documents for sale contracts
• Maintain case checklists
• Attend meetings and participate in marketing events
• Delegate tasks and support junior staff

Reporting, relationships & management

• Support and train staff, delegate tasks
• Assist other case executives
• Report case progress to IP

Qualifications & experience

• AAT or CPI preferred but not mandatory
• Experience with corporate insolvency appointments within an IP firm required
• Knowledge of IPS Cloud is advantageous
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and IPS
• Maintain high professional standards
• Stay updated on legislation and best practices
• Organize and manage time effectively
• Communicate confidently and clearly
• Maintain professionalism and interpersonal skills
• Manage workload and deadlines responsibly
• Keep IP updated on case progress
• Show enthusiasm and commitment
• Promote the firm at networking events