Senior Business Recovery & Restructuring Manager

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Senior Business Recovery & Restructuring Manager, Birmingham

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Client:

PKF Smith Cooper

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

98d801f41d54

Job Views:

12

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

PKF Smith Cooper is the home of PKF in the Midlands. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, and it’s our job to help them thrive by creating successful, longstanding relationships.

Location: Birmingham

Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours)

Salary: Dependant on experience

Are you seeking a new challenge in business recovery and restructuring? We have an exciting opportunity available in our brand-new office located in Birmingham City Centre, featuring stunning views from our rooftop terrace and a fully equipped gym.

This role will be crucial to our firm’s ambitious growth plans, which aim to double our size over the next five years. If you want to be part of a firm where you can make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

In this position, you will work closely with the Business Recovery and Restructuring (BRR) Partner, supporting the continued growth of the West Midlands BRR department. You will be involved in various cases and collaborate with the wider BRR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for significant progression, as the firm recently promoted over 15% of its staff in the latest promotion panel.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role or be ready to step up from a managerial position.

The important work you will be doing:

• Manage a diverse team ranging from apprentices to assistant managers.
• Ensure compliance with statutory deadlines for a portfolio of cases.
• Oversee the team's caseload management.
• Assist the team with case strategy and hold production meetings.
• Provide training to the team where appropriate.
• Communicate with key stakeholders, including directors, shareholders, and employees.
• Monitor the progress of investigations within their portfolio.
• Undertake advisory work directly from partners.
• Supervise the advisory work of more senior team members.
• Monitor and ensure that team KPIs are met on a monthly basis.
• Guarantee that monthly billing targets are achieved.

The skills and experience you will bring:

• Proven track record of managing a large portfolio of cases.
• Experience in all aspects of insolvency processes including Administrations, Company Voluntary Arrangements, liquidations, and personal insolvency.
• Experience in undertaking Independent Business Reviews and trading administrations would be preferable.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience in interpreting accounting information.
• Previous experience using IPS software preferred.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Why PKF Smith Cooper?

• Our company culture, built on our values – Engage, Empower, and Excel – encourages initiative, personal growth, and collaboration. Every team member is appreciated and celebrated; a notion embodied in our Kudos Reward Scheme.
• The firm’s Partners, who remain actively invested in the development of employees, will support and champion your professional development and progression.
• We work with ambitious businesses of different sizes across various sectors, so no two jobs are the same.
• We are multi-award-winning accountants and business advisors, ranked the 12th biggest firm by UK fee income in the Accountancy Age Top 50+50.

Why Birmingham?

The 2nd largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers a diverse culture and entertainment scene with plenty to see and do, from shopping at the Bullring to enjoying a show at Birmingham Hippodrome. Birmingham has been at the heart of UK innovation since the Industrial Revolution, with growing industries, excellent career opportunities, and well-connected transport links.

PKF International

As part of PKF International, a large global network of independent accounting firms, we operate in 150 countries across many jurisdictions. Our ambitious, future-focused network offers comprehensive services, sharing expertise and resources worldwide to better serve our clients with personalized services and global connectivity.

What's in it for you?

Our benefits are designed around our people and values. As part of Team PKF Smith Cooper, you can expect:

• A supportive working environment with flexible policies and dress code options, including hybrid working during probation at manager's discretion.
• Time to focus on what matters—25 days annual leave, statutory holidays, birthday leave, and options to reduce hours for extra leave, plus a sabbatical option for long-serving employees.
• Recognition through our Kudos Reward Scheme.
• Regular social events and annual away days to engage with colleagues across divisions and the wider firm.
• Referral schemes for bringing in new talent or clients.
• Additional benefits like life assurance, retail discounts, and cashback on healthcare services through Healthshield.

How to apply?

If you believe you meet the requirements, apply now by uploading your CV and cover letter via our job portal. Even if you don't meet every criterion, we encourage you to apply.

For questions, contact our People team at email[emailprotected] or call 01332 332021.

Please note, we cannot accept applications from candidates requiring a UK visa, and no agency applications unless contacted directly.