Restructuring Director

Bishop Fleming UK; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent accounting firm is seeking a strategic Director to join their Restructuring and Insolvency team in Exeter. This senior role involves leading insolvency assignments, cultivatings relationships for business growth, and managing team performance. The ideal candidate will have significant restructuring experience, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. A generous benefits package including hybrid working and development opportunities is offered.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working

Pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing app

Social events

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in restructuring and insolvency.
• Experience in leading teams and securing client work.
• History of winning work and business development.
• Strong strategic thinking and results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver restructuring and insolvency assignments.
• Cultivate relationships and develop new business opportunities.
• Ensure project delivery on time and within budget.
• Manage and develop team members.

Skills

Restructuring and insolvency expertise

Leadership skills

Business development acumen

Strong communication skills

Project management skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

JIEB qualified

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director adept at winning and delivering work to join our Restructuring and Insolvency team. This senior position focuses on delivering and leading restructuring and insolvency assignments, cultivating relationships and winning business. There is also the opportunity for an Insolvency appointment-taking role for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Restructuring and Insolvency projects: Advising clients and directors on options and strategies in solvent, distressed and insolvent situations; leading a portfolio of predominantly corporate insolvency cases; collaborating with partners to deliver solutions.
• Business Development: Cultivate and expand a network of intermediaries and referral contacts to identify and secure new business opportunities, while also delivering referral opportunities for the Restructuring and Insolvency team and the wider practice.
• Project Coordination: Ensure assignments are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards.
• Team Development: Managing and developing team members, overseeing resource planning, and supporting career growth.
• Leadership: Contributing to strategies and business plans, identifying new revenue and cross-selling opportunities.
• Collaboration: Working with internal teams to identify and support restructuring and insolvency opportunities.
• Technical Expertise: Sharing knowledge, ensuring risk management, and maintaining quality standards.

About You

• You’ll have extensive restructuring and insolvency experience.
• Experience of leading teams and winning client work is essential.
• Demonstrable leadership skills.
• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent); JIEB qualified.
• A track record of winning work and capitalising on business development opportunities.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Results-driven and strategic thinking are essential traits.

About Bishop Fleming

Bishop Fleming is a leading independent provider of accounting and related services in the UK, with a turnover and growth indicative of a dynamic mid-market firm. We serve owner-managed businesses, SMEs, large businesses, entrepreneurs, and private individuals, across a diverse range of sectors including Financial Services and more. The firm is ranked and recognised for its workplace culture and is a member of Kreston Global.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working, pension, life assurance, Simply Health cashback, Perkbox discounts, Yulife wellbeing app, social events, development opportunities, and more.

Please contact Sam Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager, to discuss this opportunity further. We welcome flexible working arrangements to accommodate parental or carer responsibilities and other commitments. We are committed to equality of opportunity, diversity, and inclusion at every level.

Other Information

Company: Bishop Fleming | Location: Exeter, Devon | UK