Restructuring Partner

Bishop Fleming; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Partner to lead its expanding Restructuring and Insolvency team. This high-impact role involves driving business development, advising on restructuring projects, and contributing to strategic leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in restructuring, be ACA/ACCA qualified, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The firm offers a supportive and inclusive environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in restructuring and insolvency.
• Experience of winning client work is essential.
• Demonstrable leadership skills are required.
• Strong communication and project management skills are necessary.
• Results-driven attitude and strategic thinking are essential traits.

Responsibilities

• Developing business and expanding networks for new opportunities.
• Advising clients on solvent and distressed situations.
• Coordinating project deliveries on time and within budget.
• Managing and developing team members for career growth.
• Contributing to strategies and identifying new revenue opportunities.
• Collaborating internally to support restructuring opportunities.
• Maintaining quality and risk management standards.

Skills

Restructuring and insolvency experience

Business development

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Strategic thinking

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

JIEB qualified

Job description

Description

About the Role

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for solving complex business challenges? We’re looking for an experienced and driven Partner to join our expanding Restructuring and Insolvency team. This is a high-impact role where you’ll lead from the front—winning work, shaping strategy, and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Business Development: Cultivating and expanding a network of intermediaries and referral contacts to identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Restructuring and Insolvency projects: Advising clients and directors on options and strategies in solvent, distressed and insolvent situations; leading a portfolio of principally corporate insolvency cases; collaborating to deliver solutions.
• 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.
• Strategic 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 winning client work is essential
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• You’ll be ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent qualification)
• JIEB qualified and appointment taking.
• 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 we’ll be seeking in the successful candidate

Why Bishop Fleming?!

Bishop Fleming is leading independent provider ofaudit,accountancy,tax, andadvisoryservices in the UK. The firm has seen growth of over 15% in recent years and theRestructuring team has achieved similar success.

From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; Bishop Fleming offers full services across a diverse range of sectors, including:

Automotive,Charities and Not for Profit,Education,Energy, Renewables and Natural Resources, Financial Services,Food and Drink,Healthcare,Hospitality and Leisure,Housing Associations,Manufacturing,Private Client,Professional Services,Public Sector,Real Estate and Construction,Technology, Media and Telecomms, andTransport and Logistics.

Bishop Fleming is currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is also the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector.

With9 officesspanning from the West Midlands to the South West, the firm has 40 partners and nearly 500 staff, and is a certified Great Place to Work®.

Bishop Fleming is a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.

Please contact Sam Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.

We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated.

The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity, and inclusion at every level.

Closing date: 28th Nov 2025

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.