Assistant Insolvency Manager

Take the next step towards becoming an Assistant Insolvency Manager!

Are you an experienced insolvency professional looking to develop your leadership skills and advance your career? This is your opportunity to take on more responsibility, manage challenging cases, and support a growing firm.

About Us

Begbies Traynor Group plc is a leading listed UK advisory firm with expertise in business recovery, advisory and corporate finance, valuations, asset sales and property consultancy.

We deliver exceptional advice and support to clients from a comprehensive network of UK and offshore locations, with more than 1,200 colleagues.

We have an exciting opportunity available in our Bristol office.

What you’ll do

As an Assistant Insolvency Manager, you will work closely with Partners and senior management, managing a diverse caseload of insolvency assignments and supporting junior colleagues in their development. This role is designed for someone preparing to become a fully qualified Insolvency Practitioner, with the opportunity to gain hands-on leadership experience and enhance your technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

Case Management:

• Lead on complex case matters, including investigations into financial affairs, director conduct, and asset realisation strategies.
• Oversee a varied portfolio of corporate insolvency cases, including liquidations, administrations, and CVAs, ensuring timely and compliant progression.
• Prepare and review statutory reports, creditor communications, and technical documentation.
• Conduct case reviews to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies, and best practices.

Team Leadership and Support:

• Provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring, and training to junior and mid-level team members, fostering their professional growth.
• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Act as an escalation point for junior colleagues, resolving technical queries and providing constructive feedback.

Strategic and Client Engagement:

• Assist in case strategy development, working alongside Partners and senior managers to deliver tailored solutions.
• Engage with clients, creditors, and other stakeholders, building strong professional relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact.
• Contribute to business development activities, including identifying opportunities to enhance client services and participating in networking events.

Professional Development:

• Complete professional development with support from the firm, applying your growing technical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
• Stay updated on changes in insolvency legislation and best practices, sharing insights with the team.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Strong track record of insolvency experience, including exposure to complex corporate cases.
• Strong technical knowledge of insolvency legislation and processes, with practical application experience.
• Proficiency in IPS and other relevant software, alongside strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle challenging conversations professionally.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in managing or mentoring others.
• Familiarity with personal insolvency processes, such as IVAs and bankruptcies.
• Progression towards the JIEB qualification, with a commitment to completing it within a defined timeframe.

Why join us?

As a broader PLC group, we’ve doubled in size since 2019 and we have ambitions to maintain that growth profile moving forward, so we’re looking for people who want to help us shape our future. We value applied intellect, curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Supporting your professional development starts on day 1 as we help you learn about our Group and then we offer ‘development opportunities for all’ so you can tailor your learning to achieve your personal and professional goals empowering you to manage your well-being and supporting flexible working arrangements being community centred and encouraging you to build your connections across our Group, whether that’s through our Colleague Networks, or by connecting with others at a similar stage of their career, as well as building your connections with local communities by using your volunteering day or perhaps promoting our industries at local schools, colleges and universities.

• 23 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Competitive Company pension
• Support with Professional Qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to 24/7 Virtual GP + Mental Health Support
• Dental Coverage
• HealthCare Cashplan
• Option to buy Holidays
• Eyecare Voucher
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee discount scheme (Gym, Retailers etc)
• Social events throughout the year
• Health & Wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time