Restructuring Services Assistant Manager

S&W; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Hybrid working model

Generous holiday package

Option to purchase additional holiday

Shared parental leave

Fully funded training towards professional qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Eye care support

Job summary

S&W in London is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Restructuring Services team. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of insolvency cases, ensuring efficiency and stakeholder communication. You will lead junior team members, review their work, and contribute to business development while supporting the delivery of client services.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in corporate insolvency, strong knowledge of compliance standards, and a proactive mindset. Benefits include competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate insolvency, focusing on administrations and liquidations.
• Strong knowledge of insolvency rules, statutory requirements, and compliance standards.
• Able to adapt quickly, work at pace, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of insolvency cases efficiently.
• Liaising with office-holders and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Leading and motivating junior team members for high-quality work.
• Reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.
• Ensuring files are compliant with insolvency regulations.
• Attending client meetings alongside managers.
• Identifying opportunities for additional client services.
• Supporting excellent client experiences.

Skills

Experience in corporate insolvency

Knowledge of insolvency rules

Attention to detail

Solutions-oriented mindset

Ability to manage multiple assignments

Education

CPI qualification (or working toward)

Job description

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

We’re seeking a talented individual to join our Restructuring Services team in London as Assistant Manager. Our team provides hands‑on advice and support to a diverse client base, including company boards, business owners, lenders, borrowers, employees, and creditors. In many cases, the team acts as the key link between stakeholders—bringing parties together to deliver practical, commercially viable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of insolvency cases, ensuring work progresses efficiently and proactively
• Liaising with office‑holders and team members to keep cases on track and stakeholders informed
• Leading, briefing, and motivating junior team members to deliver high‑quality work
• Reviewing work, providing constructive feedback, and supporting on‑the‑job development
• Ensuring files are completed to a high standard and compliant with insolvency regulations
• Attending client meetings alongside managers and office‑holders
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional services to clients
• Supporting delivery of an excellent client experience, consistently exceeding expectations
• Contributing to business development, including attending marketing events where appropriate
• Preparing case reviews and briefing office‑holders on key issues
• Supporting managers in monitoring WIP and debtor balances

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate insolvency, with a focus on administrations and liquidations
• Strong knowledge of insolvency rules, statutory requirements, and compliance standards
• Able to adapt quickly, work at pace, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• A proactive, solutions‑orientated mindset with strong attention to detail
• CPI qualification (or working toward) preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and can achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.