Insolvency Manager

Levitate Recruitment - Accountancy and Insolvency Recruitment Specialists; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insolvency and restructuring firm is seeking an Insolvency Manager to join their office in Edinburgh. You will handle a portfolio of complex cases while managing a small team and liaising with directors and solicitors. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of corporate insolvency experience and preferably prior managerial experience. This role promises an opportunity for growth into management as responsibilities become more delegation-based.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of corporate insolvency experience.
• Experience at Manager level is preferred.
• Own qualifications in ACA/ACCA/CPI or JIEB are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex cases while supporting Senior Management.
• Oversee up to 3 staff, providing training and guidance.
• Serve as lead on all jobs undertaken.
• Liaise with Directors pre and post-appointment.
• Liaise with Solicitors to obtain legal advice on issues including wrongful trading and antecedent transactions.
• Respond promptly to formal communications.
• Attend meetings with creditors and shareholders.
• Prepare statements of affairs and estimated outcome statements.
• Monitor job WIP and costs to budget.
• Allocate costs where appropriate.
• Identify risk issues and bring them to management.

Skills

Corporate insolvency experience

Leadership

Case management

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPI or JIEB qualified

Job description

Insolvancy Manager

The leading Insolvency & Restructuring Specialist are seeking an Insolvancy Manager to join their Edinburgh office in accordance with their strategic growth plan.

Role

• You will take on a portfolio of more complex cases to support the Senior Management team.
• You will manage up to 3 staff whilst on assignment, providing ‘on the job’ training and guidance.
• Act as the lead on jobs undertaken.
• Liaise with Directors both pre and post-appointment.
• Liaise with Solicitors to obtain legal advice on issues incorporating wrongful trading and other antecedent transactions.
• Respond promptly to formal communications.
• Attend meetings with creditors and shareholders.
• Prepare statement of affairs and estimated outcome statements.
• Monitor job WIP and costs to budget.
• Allocate costs where appropriate.
• Identify risk issues and bring them to the attention of management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years corporate insolvency experience.
• Ideally prior experience at Manager level.
• ACA/ACCA/CPI or JIEB qualified – advantageous.

Next Steps

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.