Trainee Business Recovery Administrator

Dow Schofield Watts Business Recovery LLP is looking to recruit a graduate trainee business recovery administrator to support its existing Business Recovery team.

This fantastic opportunity to join a successful advisory practice is a truly unique job that will suit an ambitious individual looking to progress and learn with an employer who will support them. The role offers top-quality career development, the opportunity to learn about different types of businesses across industry sectors, and early access to clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and assisting the team with the progression of formal insolvency cases, initially working as part of a larger team before taking responsibility for an individual caseload.

We are looking for a determined and flexible individual with a can-do attitude and a thirst for knowledge and development. The successful candidate must be a fast learner with exceptional attention to detail and excellent IT skills.

A degree in finance or business is preferable but not essential.

The candidate must have their own method of transportation.

The opportunity:

• Assisting in administering and progressing a caseload from pre-appointment to closure, ensuring all statutory, regulatory and best practice procedures are followed
• Answering client queries and communicating with stakeholders via email, telephone and post
• Supporting senior staff in the progression and management of cases in a timely manner
• Assisting with the drafting of formal reports to creditors
• Assisting with asset realisations
• Assisting with complex investigations into directors’ conduct
• Engaging in open discussion, problem-solving, and learning to suggest answers where possible
• Attending client meetings and contributing to developing an effective strategy
• Data input into the IPS system (specialist insolvency software)
• The role also involves assisting in the interpretation of accounts and the preparation of the Statement of Affairs.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A degree in finance, business, or accounting (other degrees will be considered)
• Organised with good time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Can work within a team and on own initiative
• Personable and friendly with a desire to learn
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• No previous insolvency experience or knowledge required
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00 (30 minutes for lunch)
• 20 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays and a holiday for your birthday
• Bupa Healthcare/company pension/sick pay
• Free on-site parking
• Exam support offered.

If you want to join our award-winning business, please complete the form below or contact our Recruitment Manager, Cath .