Insolvency Executive / Administrator

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.

You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role is to be a key member of a team responsible for a portfolio of corporate insolvency engagements involving Administrations and Creditors' Voluntary Liquidations (‘CVLs’). You will be proactive in progressing those cases in conjunction with the case manager and officeholders.

About The Role

The role will involve the following main activities and responsibilities (working within a team which comprises on each case, the appointed IP, case manager plus others on larger cases):

• Managing a portfolio of corporate insolvency cases from appointment through to closure, under appropriate supervision.
• Progressing cases proactively, managing priorities effectively and keeping the team informed of developments.
• Agreeing weekly work priorities with the manager.
• Identifying and escalating technical, commercial and risk matters to managers and officeholders at an early stage.
• Carrying out work efficiently and in compliance with relevant legal and statutory obligations and the Firm's procedures.
• Maintaining accurate case records, including checklists, diaries and electronic files.
• Preparing statutory notices, reports, proposals, estimated outcome statements and additional reports to key stakeholders.
• Assisting with fee estimates, remuneration approvals and decision procedures.

CPI and/or an accounting qualification (desirable but not essential).

Good working knowledge of insolvency legislation and an awareness of relevant current case law.

Experience of preparing statutory reports, notices and other insolvency documentation.

Experience with dealing with creditor claims, employee claims, investigations and asset realisations.

Able to prepare estimated outcome statements, including a Prescribed Part calculation, where applicable.

Experience of maintaining case control schedules, including matters such as retention of title claims and debtor collections.

Experience of managing delegated aspects of insolvency cases with appropriate supervision.

Experience of liaising with directors, creditors, agents, solicitors and other key stakeholders.

Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Able to identify technical or case-related issues, undertake appropriate research and recommend practical solutions, where appropriate.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

A proactive approach to learning, personal development and continuous improvement.

An interest in supporting business development and networking activities.

Demonstrates empathy, professionalism and resilience when dealing with financially distressed businesses, employees and stakeholders.

Experience of supervising, coaching or reviewing the work of junior team members (desirable but not essential).

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.