Senior Associate, Restructuring (Insolvency)

Kroll; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroll in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Associate to support Restructuring Advisory engagements and formal Insolvency appointments. The role involves overseeing projects, conducting financial analysis and building relationships with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years’ experience in a top accountancy practice, with strong analytical and communication skills. Training and support will be provided to ensure success in managing various assignments.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience at a top 10 UK accountancy practice or restructuring firm.
• Ability to develop and drive relationships across industries.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the progression of a portfolio of Restructuring projects.
• Assist with financial analysis and review cash flow forecasts.
• Maximize returns to creditors in formal insolvency assignments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Education

Relevant degree (2:1 or equivalent)

Relevant accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Our Restructuring professionals serve as financial advisors to companies, financial sponsors, lenders, creditors and other interested parties in distressed situations across virtually every industry and every situation throughout the business life cycle.

As a Senior Associate, Restructuring, you will be responsible for supporting the team with the day-to-day procedures involved in both Restructuring Advisory engagements and formal Insolvency appointments, such as Administrations and Liquidations. With training and support provided by more senior members of the team, the successful candidate will work on a range of assignments assisting distressed businesses, from undertaking financial analysis and supporting the drafting of independent business reviews to working on accelerated M&A processes, asset realisations and investigations and statutory credit reporting, all while liaising with a wide range of stakeholders and ensuring working capital is managed effectively.

Navigating Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient and timely progression of a portfolio of Restructuring projects.
• Demonstrate organization, ownership and proactive management of tasks.
• Meet deadlines and communicate progress.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with senior staff on high-level decision‑making.
• On advisory assignments:
  • Assist with financial analysis.
  • Review short‑term cash flow forecasts.
  • Draft independent business reviews.
  • Assist with options analysis for distressed businesses.
• On formal insolvency assignments:
  • Maximize returns to creditors by investigating companies' affairs and realising assets.
  • Draft information memoranda and assist with business/asset sales.
  • Prepare statutory documentation and correspondence.
  • Manage case administration and statutory compliance.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with lenders, asset agents and solicitors.
• Visit clients' premises and liaise with management and employees.

Essential Traits

• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop and drive relationships with individuals from all industries.
• Ability to master new tasks quickly whilst showing strong attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work on multiple assignments.
• Ability to manage rapidly changing assignments and work well under pressure.
• Strong team player and work in a team environment, across multiple case teams.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to assess and manage risk, deal with ambiguity and understand the commercial drivers of the outcomes of our work.
• Relevant degree, achieving 2:1 or equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience at a top 10 UK accountancy practice or restructuring firm.
• A relevant accounting qualification is preferred, and CPI would be beneficial but not essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions – Kroll. With a nearly century‑long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting‑edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.