Assistant Manager - Insolvency

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing dynamic organisation that’s passionate about investing in the growth and development of its people. We’re currently seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join our team in Birmingham.

The role will primarily involve managing a varied portfolio of Liquidations, CVAs and Administrations. You will be engaged in client meetings from initial contact and play a key role in driving cases through to appointment. From commencement to closure, you’ll oversee case progression, including statutory reporting to a range of stakeholders, while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. This position requires strong experience and understanding of corporate insolvency procedures, particularly Administrations and CVLs, alongside effective stakeholder management skills.

You will manage multiple cases simultaneously, exercise autonomy in decision-making, and take responsibility for ad hoc tasks as needed. Additionally, you will support the development of junior team members and build strong relationships with professionals both internally and externally.

At least 3 years of corporate insolvency experience CT returns experience

Experience in VAT returns CPI or ACCA is desirable not essential

Good numeracy and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to identify and deal with high-risk issues

Ability to manage competing priorities in a varied case portfolio

Excellent team player

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work on your own initiative and be proactive

Excellent interpersonal skills

As the role requires analysis and preparation of financial data, an accountancy and/or insolvency qualification is desirable, but is not required

• Dealing with cases from commencement/handover to closure, driving case progression from appointment including statutory reporting to a variety of stakeholders
• You will manage cases from beginning to completion
• Involvement in client meetings from initial contact, with some responsibility of driving case to appointment date
• Management of multiple cases
• Experience and understanding of corporate insolvency procedures, particularly Administrations and CVLs
• Achieving statutory and regulatory compliance
• Responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks as required
• Having a degree of autonomy in decision making
• Managing and developing junior employees
• Developing relationships with other professionals both internally within the group and externally
• Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
• 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays
• A clear progression route to further your career
• Birthday leave
• 2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes
• A hard working, fun and professional working environment
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay

Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and offshore. Since our formation we’ve supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding, legal, business services and M&A advisory across 30 offices. A career with Leonard Curtis will open the door to varied career pathways.

We have built an environment that empowers you to express yourself to have confidence in who you are and what you’re capable of and develop the career you want.

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