Insolvency Practitioner (Part Time)

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Access to Long Term Incentive Plan

Commitment to learning & development

Option to purchase extra holiday days

Life Assurance up to 4x salary

Health cash plan access

Employee health and wellbeing program

Regular social events

Job summary

Sumer Group Holdings Limited is seeking a part-time Insolvency Practitioner to join their team in the South West. This role offers the chance to support clients through financial challenges while enjoying a genuine four-day work week.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in insolvency, be a qualified JIEB, and possess excellent communication skills to mentor junior staff as they navigate complex insolvency processes.

Benefits include flexible working, a supportive company culture, and a comprehensive induction program.

Qualifications

• Qualified JIEB and licensed by a recognised Insolvency Licensing Body.
• At least five years’ experience in insolvency or financial restructuring.
• Strong financial and legal knowledge in insolvency matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise individuals and businesses facing financial distress.
• Administer insolvency processes including CVAs, CVLs, and bankruptcies.
• Negotiate with creditors and manage fund distributions.
• Ensure compliance with UK insolvency regulations.
• Investigate director conduct and identify wrongful trading.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Qualified JIEB and licensed by a recognised Insolvency Licensing Body

At least five years’ experience in insolvency or financial restructuring

Strong financial and legal knowledge in insolvency matters

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Proactive, organised, and detail conscious

Willingness to travel and work flexibly

Job description

Insolvency Practitioner (Part Time)

Department: Restructuring

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: South West

Reporting To: Gareth Buckley

Description

Looking for a role that gives you the chance to make an impact while still leaving room for life outside of work? We're on the lookout for a client-focused Insolvency Practitioner to join our growing team on a 4 day-a-week basis. Working closely with our Lead Insolvency Practitioner, you'll play a key role in supporting clients through challenging situations, developing our talented team, and helping shape the future of our insolvency offering.

Why join us?

• A genuine 4 day working week with no compromise on the quality of work.
• The opportunity to mentor and develop others while growing your own career.
• A varied role where no two days are the same.
• Flexibility built in from day one.

And when it comes to location, the choice is yours. You can be based from any of our South West offices in Swindon, Bath, Trowbridge, Cirencester, Chippenham, Bristol, or Taunton. If you're looking for a role where you can do meaningful work, influence the direction of a growing team, and enjoy a better balance between work and life, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As an Insolvency Practitioner (IP), you will advise individuals and businesses facing financial distress, ensuring compliance with UK insolvency laws and working towards the best outcomes for stakeholders.

• Assess financial situations and provide insolvency advice.
• Administer insolvency processes (CVAs, CVLs, administration, IVAs, bankruptcies).
• Negotiate with creditors and manage fund distributions.
• Ensure compliance with UK insolvency regulations.
• Investigate director conduct and identify wrongful trading.
• Mentor junior team members and support their development.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We’re looking for someone with the technical expertise, leadership potential and commercial acumen to make an impact.

• Qualified JIEB and licensed by a recognised Insolvency Licensing Body.
• At least five years’ experience in insolvency or financial restructuring.
• Strong financial and legal knowledge in insolvency matters.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proactive, organised, and detail conscious.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly to meet client needs.

If you’re ready to make an impact and develop your career in insolvency, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step with us!

Benefits

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.

At Monahans, we are dedicated to personal and professional growth, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered.

We offer an attractive reward and flexible benefits package which you can tailor to suit your needs.

• Flexible working alongside a culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to our Long Term Incentive Plan
• Commitment to continued learning & development
• Option to purchase a further 5 days holiday
• Life Assurance up to 4x salary and contribution towards the Firm’s pension scheme
• Optional access to our health cash plan (Bupa) day one, where you can claim towards your dental, optical, health and wellbeing expenses
• Access to mental health support
• Employee health and wellbeing program
• Regular social and informal events within the organisation
• A real sense of belonging to an exciting and progressive team who listen to your ideas

Every new team member will experience a full induction and training programme where you will get up to speed on our systems, processes, and ways of working.