Insolvency Manager

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

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
• Dental Coverage
• HealthCare Cashplan
• 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

As a growing PLC group—having doubled in size since 2019—we’re focused on continued expansion and seeking individuals eager to help shape our future. We value curiosity, applied intellect, and entrepreneurial thinking, and are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.