Advisory and Restructuring Senior Manager

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

7/16/2025

Overview of Firm

PKF is the 12th largest accountancy brand and the 12th largest audit practice in the UK. We are also an active member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms that gives us an on the ground presence in 150 countries around the world with access to more than 20,000 people across 440 offices globally.

We provide a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and are experts at simplifying complexity. We are particularly well-known for working with complex clients with challenging issues in fast-moving and highly technical areas, such as the insurance industry, the global capital markets and the not for profit sector. Our aim is to understand people, the organisations they run, and what matters to them, so we can simplify complexity and help them achieve their ambitions.

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Introduction to the Division

Advisory

PKF Littlejohn Advisory Limited Is a Specialist Restructuring, Advisory And Insolvency Practice And Part Of The PKF Network With Offices In Leeds, London And Manchester. We Provide Advice And Solutions To a Wide Variety Of Stakeholder Groups Across a Broad Range Of Industry Sectors. Our Professionals Include

• A dedicated investigation and forensic team which predominantly administer insolvency cases where there has been an indication of fraud or dishonest conduct.
• A dedicated financial services team with extensive experience dealing with distressed regulated businesses including Credit Unions, EMIs, SIPP administrators and more.
• A core team involved with both trading and non-trading Administrations, CVAs and both solvent and insolvent liquidations
• Personal insolvency specialists
  
  

We offer clients a high level of partner involvement, together with the combined knowledge and experience of an established, close-knit team.

At PKF every individual matters. The successful candidate can enjoy a role where they will be visible, accountable and fundamental to PKF’s success and enjoy challenging work in an environment, which encourages personal development. We deliberately seek to recruit individuals who have combined academic excellence

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Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you will be driven and understand risk. You will solve problems, be a team player and influence others in our business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with relevant experience who thrives on managing complex cases and mentoring others.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression and professional development.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Proactively ensure all cases are progressed timely manner, overseeing case team members work and taking control of tasks where required.
• Lead assignments, identify and discuss with the IP any issues and obstacles as they arise, suggesting solutions to overcome and progress matters, and provide regular updates to the IP.
• Undertake financial analysis of statutory accounts, management information, short term cash flow forecasts and longer-term integrated forecast models.
• Proactively managing own portfolio ensuring case progression is continuously evidenced and deadlines are met.
• Use IPS case management system for all cases, proactively addressing upcoming diary events as appropriate
• Manage, build and maintain key relationships with clients and other 3rd parties.
• Assist in the preparation of tenders for new work and lender panels liaising with other offices and service lines as appropriate.
• Promote the business and services of PKF by hosting and attending marketing events, seminars and presentations by other professionals and clients.
  
  

Person Specification

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Significant insolvency experience
• Qualified ACA / ACCA and ideally CPI / JIEB.
• Experience of short-term cash flow and other forecast reviews.
• Commensurate knowledge of the Insolvency Act and Rules
• Ability to work well under pressure, deal with ambiguity and manage conflict / challenging situations.
• Risk tolerant, stress tolerant and comfortable working in a changing environment.
• Great team player with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite and IPS
• Work origination
• Be seen as a role model