Senior Insolvency Administrator

The Senior Insolvency Administrator manages a portfolio of corporate and personal insolvency cases from post‑appointment through to closure, ensuring statutory compliance, efficient case progression, asset realisation and high‑quality stakeholder communication. The role exists to deliver timely, compliant and commercially effective outcomes for creditors while supporting the wider team through mentoring and process improvement.

• Manage a portfolio of insolvency cases (CVLs, MVLs, Administrations, Bankruptcies, CVAs) from handover to closure, ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate case files, statutory registers and electronic records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare statutory documentation including progress reports, annual reports, creditor correspondence, dividend notices and closure documents.
• Conduct investigations into company affairs, director conduct and potential recovery actions (preferences, TU, misfeasance, DLA, asset recovery).
• Progress asset realisations and liaise with valuers, auctioneers, solicitors and agents to maximise returns for creditors.
• Act as a key stakeholder contact for directors, creditors, employees and professional advisers, providing timely and professional updates.
• Support and mentor junior team members, reviewing work and contributing to workflow planning.
• Ensure compliance with the Insolvency Act 1986, Insolvency Rules 2016, SIPs, AML, data protection and internal policies.
• Prepare files for internal and external compliance reviews and maintain high standards of documentation quality.

AMS Group is a fast‑growing, advisory‑led professional services firm supporting mid‑market businesses through Audit & Accounting, Tax and Advisory services. Our technical teams and personalised client approach underpin our vision to become the leading advisory‑led firm in the mid‑market.

We’ve achieved 36% year‑on‑year revenue growth, now employ over 260 people, and maintain a 98% client satisfaction score. With a clear strategy in place, we’re continuing to accelerate our growth trajectory into 2025 and beyond.

Who the role interacts with regularly, both internally and externally.

• Internal:
  Business Recovery team
• Pre‑Appointment and Immediate Post‑Appointment teams
• Managers, Senior Managers and Insolvency Practitioners
• Audit, Tax and Advisory teams where relevant

• Directors and employees of insolvent companies
• Creditors and creditor committees
• Solicitors, agents, valuers and auctioneers
• Regulators and statutory bodies

The capabilities required to perform the role effectively.

• Experience managing competing deadlines and progressing cases efficiently.
• Experience liaising directly with directors, creditors and professional advisers.

• Strong technical knowledge of CVLs, MVLs, Administrations, Compulsory Liquidations, Bankruptcies and CVAs.
• Ability to prepare statutory reports and maintain statutory records.
• Experience conducting investigations and supporting recovery actions.
• Knowledge of IPS or similar insolvency software (desirable).

• CPI Qualified or studying towards CPI

How success in the role will be measured - Financial targets, KPI scorecard

• Statutory deadlines consistently achieved.
• Timely progression and closure of cases.
• Quality and accuracy of statutory reports and case documentation.
• Compliance review outcomes.
• Realisation performance and contribution to creditor returns.
• Contribution to team development, mentoring and process improvement.

• 23 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time), rising with length of service
• Birthday off
• Study support for professional qualifications (CPI/JIEB)
• Clear scope for progression.
• Health cash plan (after probation)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced parental pay based on length of service
• Company sick pay
• Company pension scheme

AMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.