Insolvency Assistant Manager

Levitate Recruitment - Accountancy and Insolvency Recruitment Specialists; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Insolvency Assistant Manager to support their growth. The role involves managing a portfolio of complex cases, leading a team, and preparing for responsibilities in management. Applicants should have a solid background in Corporate Insolvency, including Administrations and Liquidations. This position offers an opportunity to advance into management while engaging in marketing activities for the firm.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Corporate Insolvency.
• Experience with Administrations and Liquidations is essential.
• Ability to manage and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead on jobs undertaken.
• Liaise with Directors and Solicitors for legal advice.
• Prepare statements of affairs and outcome statements.
• Monitor job WIP and costs to budget.
• Attend meetings with creditors and shareholders.
• Monitor WIP and costs to budget; identify risk issues.

Skills

Corporate Insolvency experience

Staff management

Communication skills

Legal advisory liaison

Risk identification

Education

CPI qualification

Job description

This Insolvency Specialist is seeking an Insolvency Assistant Manager to join their established Bristol office in accordance with their strategic growth plan.

You will take on a portfolio of more complex cases to support the Senior Management team. You will be responsible for managing up to 3 staff whilst on assignment, providing ‘on the job’ training and guidance. Main duties will include:

• Acting as the lead on jobs undertaken
• Liaising with Directors both pre and post appointment
• Liaising with Solicitors to obtain legal advice on issues incorporating wrongful trading and other antecedent transactions
• Responding promptly to formal communications
• Attending meetings with creditors and shareholders
• Preparing statement of affairs and estimated outcome statements
• Monitoring job WIP and costs to budget
• Allocating costs where appropriate
• Identifying risk issues and drawing them to the attention of management

From the outset, you will have the opportunity to assist with the firm’s marketing activities. As you progress within the role your duties will become more delegation based, preparing you for a move into management.

You will need a proven track record in Corporate Insolvency. Previous experience working on Administrations and Liquidations is essential and the CPI qualification would be an advantage.