Trainee Insolvency Administrator

FRP Advisory Group; Great Warley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

FRP Advisory Group in Brentwood is seeking a motivated individual to join our Restructuring team and start a career in professional services. Full training will be provided, with opportunities for further education and professional qualifications.

The successful candidate will support colleagues on insolvency cases, coordinate with creditors, employees and tax authorities, and progressively take on client-facing responsibilities as you develop.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics grade 5 or above.
• Ability to exhibit our core values of being clear, honest and considered in your approach.
• Highly motivated team player with excellent oral and written communication.
• Diligent with keen attention to detail and a professional approach to work.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work with a genuine willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Issuing statutory documentation in line with case diaries.
• Communicating with creditors, employees and tax authorities.
• Preparation of reports in line with insolvency legislation.
• Managing own workload to meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Maintaining ongoing compliance of cases and supporting teammates.
• Attending site visits as required and developing client relationships.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths (5+)

Core values: clear/honest/considered

Excellent written & oral communication

Attention to detail & organisational

Proactive/adaptable/quick learner

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 950 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory, and Real Estate Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value.

Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Job Description

Role overview

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our experienced Restructuring team at FRP Advisory in our Brentwood office. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in the professional services sector. Full training will be provided, along with opportunities for further education and professional qualifications.

The successful candidate will support colleagues on a wide range insolvency cases, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth progression of the team’s caseload. As you develop, you will take on a wider client-facing role.

Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities will vary case to case but are likely to include:

• Issuing statutory documentation in accordance with case diaries
• Communicating in writing and by telephone with creditors, employees and tax authorities to address any queries
• Preparation of reports, in line with insolvency legislation and best practice (training will be given)
• Managing own workload to ensure deadlines are met whilst ensuring that work is completed with accuracy and to a high standard
• Taking responsibility and proactive management of ongoing compliance of cases
• Provide ongoing support and assistance to other members of the team
• Attending site visits as and when required
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with accountants/agents/banks/lawyers/financial institutions

Further Development

FRP is committed to ongoing development and will support further training and professional qualifications. This could include pathways such as the ICAEW Certificate in Insolvency, ACA or equivalent, and CPI qualification.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics grade 5 or above
• Ability to exhibit our core values of being clear, honest and considered in your approach to work
• Highly motivated team player with excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills when engaging with clients and colleagues
• Diligent with keen attention to detail and a professional approach to work
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work with a genuine willingness to learn
• Excellent organisational and administration skills with good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Information

Our Values

• Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice
• Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence
• Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes
• Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face

Our Commitment to You and the Environment

At FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on the natural environment.

We are always striving to improve in all areas – whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services — regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.

Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential.

We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

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