Trainee Restructuring Administrator

FRP Advisory; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

FRP Advisory is seeking a Trainee Apprentice for the Teesside Restructuring team. You will support the team to deliver solvent liquidations for SMEs and large groups across the UK while working towards a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship.

You will draft documentation, monitor compliance, and engage with external advisers as experience grows. This is an entry path into professional services with on-the-job learning and formal qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or over by September 2026.
• Recent school/college leaver with A-levels (or equivalent) at grade B or above.
• Minimum five GCSEs including English and Maths at grade C/5 or above.
• Demonstrates clear, honest, and considered approach to work.
• Highly motivated team player with strong written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform office administration tasks including dealing with visitors and post.
• Respond to incoming calls and correspondence and draft letters/reports for the case management team.
• Assist Managers and the wider team with case portfolios, including statutory paperwork and take-on administration.
• Maintain case management system and other software to document statutory compliance and transactions.
• Diary management and scheduling meetings with staff and clients.
• Produce time cost summaries for statutory reports.
• Answer main office phone during busy periods and pass messages to staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

A-levels or equivalent (grade B or above)

Five GCSEs including English & Maths (grade C/5+)

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship

Job description

At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 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 Teesside office. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in the professional services sector, develop professional expertise and gain a recognised qualification while working.

The role combines practical, on‑the‑job learning whilst working towards a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship.

As a Trainee Apprentice, you will be responsible for supporting the Teesside Restructuring team working to deliver solvent liquidations for SMEs and large groups based across the UK. Working within this team, you will assist with drafting documentation to allow companies to be placed into solvent liquidation whilst also documenting and tracking compliance throughout the process alongside the management team.

As you develop and gain more experience, you will begin to start dealing with external professional advisors and liaise with directors and shareholders to agree key dates and provide updates.

Qualification:

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship

Key Responsibilities Include

• Perform office administration tasks including dealing with visitors and handling post
• Respond to incoming calls and correspondence and drafting letters and reports as required as part of the case management team
• Assist Managers and the wider team with their portfolio of cases including producing statutory paperwork and other legal documents, managing 'take on' administration processes and maintaining files
• Maintain the case management system and other software to document statutory compliance and transactions
• Diary management and scheduling meetings both internally and with clients
• Producing time cost summaries for statutory reports
• Answering main office phone during busy periods, transferring calls and passing on messages for staff members.

Qualifications

• Will be aged 18 or over by September 2026
• Are a recent school or college leaver who holds A-levels (or equivalent) at grade B or above
• Achieved minimum of five GCSEs (including English and Maths, at grade C/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

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.