Insolvency Assistant Manager

Levitate Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Levitate Recruitment is seeking an Insolvency Assistant Manager to join a Bristol-based team as part of a strategic growth plan. You will manage a portfolio of more complex cases, lead on jobs, and supervise up to three staff, providing on-the-job training.

The role involves liaising with Directors and Solicitors, preparing statements, and monitoring WIP and costs to budget. Progression to a management path is expected as duties become more delegation-based, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Corporate Insolvency.
• Experience on Administrations and Liquidations is essential.
• CPI qualification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead on jobs undertaken and act as senior point of contact.
• Liaise with Directors pre- and post-appointment.
• Liaise with Solicitors for legal advice on insolvency issues.
• Respond promptly to formal communications.
• Attend meetings with creditors and shareholders.
• Prepare statements of affairs and estimated outcomes.
• Monitor job WIP and costs to budget; allocate costs as needed.
• Identify risk issues and escalate to management.
• Assist with firm marketing activities and progress towards management roles.

Skills

Corporate Insolvency

Staff leadership

Client liaison

Risk monitoring

Budget monitoring

Education

CPI qualification (advantage)

Job description

This Insolvency Specialist is seeking an Insolvency Assistant Manager to join their established Bristol office in accordance with their strategic growth plan.

You will take on a portfolio of more complex cases to support the Senior Management team. You will be responsible for managing up to 3 staff whilst on assignment, providing ‘on the job’ training and guidance. Main duties will include:

• Acting as the lead on jobs undertaken
• Liaising with Directors both pre and post-appointment
• Liaising with Solicitors to obtain legal advice on issues incorporating wrongful trading and other antecedent transactions
• Responding promptly to formal communications
• Attending meetings with creditors and shareholders
• Preparing statement of affairs and estimated outcome statements
• Monitoring job WIP and costs to budget
• Allocating costs where appropriate
• Identifying risk issues and drawing them to the attention of management

From the outset, you will have the opportunity to assist with the firm’s marketing activities. As you progress within the role, your duties will become more delegation-based, preparing you for a move into management.

You will need a proven track record in Corporate Insolvency. Previous experience working on Administrations and Liquidations is essential, and the CPI qualification would be an advantage.