Restructuring & Recovery Advisor

Application Deadline: 6 March 2026

Department: Restructuring & Recovery

Location: Glasgow

Description

DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL. BUILD YOUR CAREER. JOIN US AT AAB.


AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid-market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world.

EVERYONE HAS THE AABILITY TO SUCCEED- WE’LL HELP YOU GET THERE.


Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. That’s what makes AAB different. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow.

Your growth matters to us. We’ll give you the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to lead, learn, and make an impact. Guided by our six core values, we foster a culture where collaboration, trust, and enthusiasm thrive.

AABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

At AAB, your career is what you make it. We are here to help you turn ambition into action, whether that’s becoming a technical expert, a future leader, or someone who simply makes a difference every day. If you're ready to be part of a team that’s united by purpose and driven by values, we’d love to hear from you.

ESG COMMITTMENT


We take our responsibility seriously. From reducing our environmental impact, to supporting education through training and talent programmes, to giving back to our local communities with our charitable initiative ABBIE- ESG is part of who we are.


ROLE PURPOSE

Key duties & responsibilities

• Prepare statutory documents, reports, letters, and notices for review in line with legislative reporting requirements in relation to a wide mix of insolvency cases.
• Liaise with stakeholders involved in restructuring and insolvency cases, including directors, shareholders, creditors (including employee creditors), debtors, and professional advisers.
• Assist with delivery of high‑quality advice to directors, shareholders, creditors, and debtors across all restructuring and insolvency assignments, with support from the wider team.
• Maintain and develop comprehensive technical knowledge of restructuring advisory work, procedures and processes
• Perform detailed work as may be required, particularly work of an advanced technical nature, and produce detailed advice and recommendations, with due regard to risk
• Support the firm’s licensed insolvency practitioners in their appointments under insolvency legislation to create a strategy to maximise recoveries for creditors and shareholders
• Support case management including tracking deadlines, maintaining case diaries, case work packs, and ensuring compliance.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistent and high‑quality case delivery.
• Attend the office regularly to support teamwork, supervision, and ongoing development.
• Can work well with numbers and financial statements
  
  

Experience & qualifications

• Exceptional Attention to Detail
  Ensures accuracy in case records, statutory documents, financial reconciliations and stakeholder communications.
• Strong Communication Skills
  Able to communicate clearly and professionally with directors, shareholders, creditors, debtors, and colleagues, both verbally and in writing. Comfortable in a client-facing environment & interviewing directors/debtors with guidance and assistance from senior colleagues.

Ability to navigate challenging conversations with stakeholders and individuals in vulnerable situations.

People‑Focused and Approachable
Enjoys meeting and engaging with stakeholders, building trust, and maintaining positive working relationships.

Organisational Skills
Capable of managing multiple deadlines, tracking case progress, and prioritising tasks effectively.

Problem‑Solving Ability
Identifies issues early, seeks appropriate guidance, and supports the smooth progression of cases.

Qualifications

Being CPI qualified is advantageous but not required
A full, clean driving licence is advantageous but not required

• Experience

Previous experience of working in a restructuring department is advantageous but not essential

• Team Player
  Works collaboratively, supports colleagues, and contributes to a positive team environment, but can also effectively on deep focus tasks.
• IT Proficiency
  Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), case management systems (experience of IPS Cloud preferable), and digital document platforms.
• Professionalism and Integrity
  Handles confidential information responsibly and maintains high ethical standards.
  
  

WHAT AAB OFFER


We want you to feel supported inside and outside of work. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed for your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career.

Time Off & Family Support

• Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support

Death in Service benefit

Financial Security

• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance policies to support you and your family

Flexible & Agile Working

• Hybrid working model
• Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
• Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing
  
  

Disclaimer
Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.