Senior Associate, Restructuring (Insolvency)

Kroll; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroll is seeking a Senior Associate in London for their Restructuring team, responsible for financial analysis and managing Restructuring Advisory engagements. You will help oversee projects, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, at least 3 years of experience in a top UK firm, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join us to make a significant impact in this critical role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a top‑10 UK accountancy practice or restructuring firm.
• Relevant accounting qualification preferred; CPI is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of Restructuring projects.
• Assist with financial analysis and reviews.
• Maximise returns to creditors on formal insolvency assignments.
• Build relationships with lenders and solicitors.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree (2:1 or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Associate, Restructuring (Insolvency)

Location: London, United Kingdom

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, you will support the team with day‑to‑day procedures involved in Restructuring Advisory engagements and formal Insolvency appointments such as Administrations and Liquidations. You will undertake financial analysis, drafting reviews, M&A processes, asset realisations, investigations, statutory credit reporting and liaise with stakeholders to manage working capital effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient and timely progression of a portfolio of Restructuring projects.
• Demonstrate organisation, 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: Maximise 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.
• 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 outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree, achieving 2:1 or equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience at a top‑10 UK accountancy practice or restructuring firm.
• Relevant accounting qualification preferred; CPI would be beneficial but not essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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