Insolvency Practitioner

Wilkin Chapman Rollits; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkin Chapman Rollits is seeking a qualified Insolvency Practitioner to join their team in Grimsby. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of corporate insolvency cases, ensuring compliance and providing guidance to the team, while also playing a role in business development and operational management. If you are experienced in insolvency practices and are interested in contributing to a growing team, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with corporate insolvency cases.
• Strong understanding of compliance and technical standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of corporate insolvencies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
• Assist with team management and development.

Skills

Technical skills

Compliance skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

JIEB qualification

Full appointment taking insolvency licence

Formal accounting qualification

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified Insolvency Practitioner. You will be responsible for taking appointments as a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner, in relation to a mixed portfolio of cases, with a focus on corporate insolvencies. An existing referrer network would be advantageous but not essential.

Wilkin Chapman Rollits is the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire providing a wide range of legal and insolvency practitioner services to both businesses and private clients.
We accept all types of insolvency appointment, and as part of the firm’s growth strategy we are seeking to strengthen our corporate insolvency offering.
The role

Our insolvency team is based across our Grimsby and Hull offices, and whilst the role will require time spent with the team, there is scope to work from our other main office locations and/or flexible working.

The role will include:
• Taking appointments as a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner;
• Act as officeholder in relation to a caseload of mainly corporate insolvency
cases;
• Ensure compliance with all statutory obligations and current best practice
standards
• Provide technical guidance to our Insolvency Team in relation to matters
arising in relation to the administration of cases;
• Helping develop the team and play an active role in operational matters;
• Direct input into the marketing activities and strategic plans of the Insolvency
Team;
• Proactive involvement in business development, particularly in relation to
corporate insolvency;
• Reporting to the Head of Department;
• Assisting with training and development of the team;
• Involvement in the setting of financial and growth targets, and the achievement
of the same;
• Accurately recording work activities and time spent in case records;
• Assist with day to day management of the Insolvency Team.

Qualifications:
JIEB qualification and full appointment taking insolvency licence. Current membership of Recognised Professional Body. A formal accounting qualification is desirable, but not essential.

Skills required:
• Proven experience of dealing with the administration of a portfolio of corporate
insolvency cases;
• Strong technical and compliance skills;
• Ability to work well within a team;
• Understand and adopt the firm’s values and behaviours;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Proven track record at meeting and exceeding targets, along with controlling
billings and WIP;
• Ability to use case management software;
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.