Insolvency Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing dynamic organisation. We are looking for an Insolvency Manager with at least 5 years' experience in corporate insolvency to join our established Restructuring team in our Manchester office.

The role will involve working with the Senior Manager to oversee the running of the team, as well as working with Leonard Curtis' Directors in providing pre-appointment advice to distressed businesses and dealing with the formalities of Administration appointments.

Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and Channel Islands. 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 and law across 28 offices and we remain the largest independent restructuring firm in the UK.

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.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Senior Manager/Team Leader with the smooth running of the team and taking on general management duties.
• Dealing with client matters prior to appointment until handover to the Case Management team at approximately 3 months following appointment (subject to the complexity of the case).
• Experience and a good understanding of the Administration process is essential, dealing with pre pack sales/SIP16 requirements, trading Administrations (desirable but not essential), drafting pre-appointment option reviews and formulating strategy for appointment (desirable but not essential).
• Stakeholder management and attendance at client meetings.
• Ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks as required.
• Having a degree of autonomy in decision making.
• Managing and leading team members.
• Develop relationships with other professionals both internally within the group and externally.

Skills/Qualifications required:

• 5 plus years' corporate insolvency experience.
• Studying towards JIE or JIE qualified, beneficial but not essential.
• ACA/ACCA qualified, beneficial but 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.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• 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.

What we will give you:

• 27 days holiday + statutory public holidays
• Contributory pension scheme (5% company contribution)
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday leave
• 2 giving back days per year

Learning and Development

Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is a core business imperative of the group. We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employ the best professional for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows the group to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports our business's growth and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.