Insolvency Manager

Job Description

As an Insolvency Manager, you will take full responsibility for a portfolio of insolvency cases, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and profitability. You’ll provide strategic guidance on case progression, manage budgets, and mentor your team to deliver excellent outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

• Manage a portfolio of insolvency cases (liquidations, administrations, CVAs) with full compliance oversight.
• Drive case strategy and progression to achieve timely, efficient outcomes.
• Conduct regular case reviews to ensure alignment with regulations and best practices.
• Lead complex investigations into financial affairs, director conduct, and asset realisation.
• Oversee case budgets, financial controls, and billing accuracy.
• Monitor profitability and liaise with senior management on fee recovery and performance.
• Ensure all statutory filings and correspondence meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Stay current with insolvency legislation and update internal processes accordingly.
• Serve as the compliance lead on cases, maintaining best practice standards.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering technical growth and development.
• Review and approve junior staff work, providing constructive feedback.
• Promote a collaborative and accountable team culture.
• Act as main contact for clients, creditors, and stakeholders, building strong relationships.
• Represent the firm at creditor meetings, court hearings, and events.
• Support business development by identifying service improvement opportunities.

What we are looking for:

• Significant experience in insolvency, with a strong track record of managing corporate cases independently.
• Deep understanding of insolvency legislation, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Proficiency in IPS (or equivalent insolvency software) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, billing, and monitoring case profitability.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with senior stakeholders and external parties.
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving high-quality outcomes.

Desirable:

• JIEB qualification or working towards it.
• Experience in mentoring or managing junior team members.
• Familiarity with personal insolvency cases, such as IVAs or bankruptcies.

Why join us?

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to 24/7 Virtual GP
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Option to buy Holidays
• Professional Qualification Support
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee discount scheme (Gym, Retailers etc)
• Social events throughout the year
• Health & Wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time