Insolvency & Restructuring Lead — Assistant Manager

FRP Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FRP Advisory seeks an Assistant Manager to join its Restructuring Advisory team. You will own a portfolio of corporate insolvency matters, lead strategy, and mentor junior colleagues while engaging with directors, creditors, and regulatory bodies.

You will drive case planning, ensure statutory compliance, and contribute to business development. A strong insolvency background and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• CPI or other insolvency professional qualifications required.
• Relevant experience in corporate restructuring preferred.
• Proven experience managing insolvency cases from cradle to grave.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK insolvency legislation and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• ACA/ACCA or JIEB qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of corporate insolvency cases (Trading and Pre-Pack ADMs, CVLs, and CVAs).
• Lead case planning, strategy, and execution with minimal supervision.
• Lead smaller CVL/MVL/administration engagements (pre-pack), managing cradle to grave and reporting to the partner.
• Carry out redundancies as required.
• Interpret legislation around retention of title, fee/proposal approval procedures, rights of employees to claim in insolvent estates via the RPS.
• Demonstrate ability to lead and manage more complex cases.
• Draft high-quality statutory reports and correspondence in line with insolvency legislation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Liaise with stakeholders including directors, creditors, legal advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee asset realisation strategies and maximise recoveries.
• Monitor fee drawdowns and align with creditor resolutions.
• Experience approving payment requests and journals via TPS.
• Contribute to internal training, process improvement, and technical updates.
• Support business development initiatives and client relationship management.

Skills

Insolvency qualifications

Corporate restructuring

Team leadership

UK insolvency law

Strong communication

IPS familiarity

Professional qualifications

Education

CPI or equivalent insolvency qualification

Tools

IPS case management

Job description

FRP Advisory seeks an Assistant Manager to join its Restructuring Advisory team. You will own a portfolio of corporate insolvency matters, lead strategy, and mentor junior colleagues while engaging with directors, creditors, and regulatory bodies.

You will drive case planning, ensure statutory compliance, and contribute to business development. A strong insolvency background and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.