Senior Associate, Restructuring & Insolvency

KR8 Advisory; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Strong opportunities for career development

Job summary

KR8 Advisory is looking for a Senior Associate in Leeds to support high-impact Restructuring and Advisory solutions for SMEs and Corporates across the UK. You will manage a range of engagements including Administrations and Liquidations and work closely with Senior Managers on delivering effective solutions.

Applicants should have experience in insolvency processes and possess strong financial analysis skills. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Experience of formal insolvency appointments including Administrations and Liquidations.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Restructuring and Advisory engagements.
• Build and maintain professional relationships.
• Support junior colleagues in developing their skills.
• Engage confidently with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong financial analysis skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Experience with Administrations, Liquidations, CVAs

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Collaborative team player

Interest in business development

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA or ACCA)

Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency (CPI)

Tools

IPS or equivalent software

Job description

Senior Associate, Restructuring & Insolvency – KR8 Advisory

We are looking for Senior Associates to support delivery of high‑impact Restructuring and Advisory solutions to SMEs, Mid‑market Corporates, Lenders and Stakeholders across the UK.

About KR8 Advisory

KR8 Advisory is a Managing Director‑led Restructuring & Advisory practice, part of the K3 Advisory Group, based in London, Manchester and Leeds. The firm is focused on growth and expansion.

About The Role – Senior Associate

Roles are available in our offices in Manchester, London and Leeds. As a Senior Associate you will manage a varied caseload of Restructuring and Advisory engagements, including Administrations, Liquidations (solvent and insolvent), CVAs and accelerated M&A processes. Working closely with Senior Managers and Directors, you will help deliver effective solutions and added value to our clients.

You should be an experienced Restructuring & Insolvency Administrator familiar with the processes involved in managing Administrations, Liquidations and CVAs. You will further develop your technical and commercial expertise through exposure to complex insolvency appointments, business advisory projects, business sales and stakeholder‑led restructuring assignments.

We are committed to supporting professional development and will provide full study support and training where required. While not essential, the successful candidate will ideally have already commenced a professional accountancy qualification (ACA or ACCA) and/or hold the Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency (CPI).

Role Responsibilities

• Experience of formal insolvency appointments, including Administrations, Liquidations, CVAs and accelerated M&A processes, with advisory experience advantageous.
• Strong financial analysis skills with the ability to review financial statements to identify key assets, liabilities and secured lender positions.
• Commercially minded with confidence engaging with clients, lenders, legal advisers and other key stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines effectively.
• Ability to manage all areas of case management, progression and statutory investigations.
• Experience supporting trading assignments is ideal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the use of IPS or equivalent software.
• A collaborative team player willing to support, coach and develop junior colleagues.
• An interest in business development and contributing to the growth of client relationships and new opportunities.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and maintaining high technical standards.

What We Offer

We have exciting and highly ambitious plans to continue our growth across the UK. You will be supporting the development of a new Restructuring and Advisory practice with direct access to senior leaders across the KR8 offices and other K3 Advisory Group service lines.

In addition to the above, we also offer a competitive salary and benefits package, together with strong opportunities for career development and progression.

With over 1,200 employees across the Group, 25 offices in the UK, and international bases in Malaysia and Cyprus.