Insolvency Administrator - Restructuring Services

Forvis Mazars Restructuring Services is looking for an Executive to join our established team in Bristol. You will work alongside a diverse and experienced group where your personal development is at the forefront of our culture. While the role is based in our Bristol team, you may also have the opportunity to work with our Insolvency Practitioners in other regions as we operate as a national practice across all areas of restructuring by embracing a hybrid working model.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role is to be a key member of a team responsible for a portfolio of corporate insolvency engagements with a particular focus on Creditors' Voluntary Liquidations ("CVLs"), and Administrations (“ADMs”). You will be proactive in progressing those cases in conjunction with the case manager and officeholders.

Job Role

• Work in teams on a diverse range of insolvency engagements to assist companies facing financial difficulty.
• Manage a portfolio of these engagements, including Administrations and CVLs.
• To operate these cases / projects using specialist insolvency software (training will be provided).
• Undertake financial analysis and document reviews, working closely with managers and partners to support the preparation of reports.
• Gain experience in assisting with asset recovery, stakeholder engagement and distributions to creditors.
• Liaise with company creditors with queries and disputes.
• Liaise directly with third party agents and intermediaries such as solicitors, property agents, insurers and employment specialist.
• Carry out investigations into company affairs and understanding reasons for company failure.
• Take ownership of your portfolio, being the point of contact for clients and third parties throughout.
• Sit in and contribute to team and office strategy meetings.
• Build strong relationships with clients and intermediaries through networking events and business development activities.
• Carry out duties in accordance with relevant legal and statutory obligations and the firm's procedures.

Person Specification

• No previous insolvency experience is required. This role is suitable to someone with professional service experience, a graduate / school leaver, or someone seeking a career change. Equally, the role is suitable for someone with prior insolvency case administrator experience seeking a change of role.  Full training and support will be provided.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build strong client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility.
• Analytical skills – ability to think critically to solve problems.
• Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Strong numerical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency to be dealt with.
• Desire to help the team and wider firm grow.
• Proficient and competent in using MS Office

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories.

Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward.??Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture.

We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action.

At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential.

Central Bristol based office location with a hybrid working model!

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach?click here.

Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

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