Trainee Insolvency Administrator

About Us

Begbies Traynor Group plc is a leading listed UK advisory firm with expertise in business recovery, advisory and corporate finance, valuations, asset sales and property consultancy.

We deliver exceptional advice and support to clients from a comprehensive network of UK and offshore locations, with more than 1,200 colleagues.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Insolvency Administrator to join our Teeside office where you will be predominantly office based, working as part of a supportive team as you work towards undertaking your own casework.

What will you do?

Provide general support to the team to meet clients’ needs, with a view to developing and taking responsibility for your own portfolio of cases over time. The role will primarily involve assisting on corporate insolvency cases and at times in relation to personal insolvency and advisory matters.

• Communicating with stakeholders including directors, shareholders, creditors, employees and bankrupts
• Preparation of statutory paperwork, reports and routine case correspondence using standard templates
• Assistance with the completion of case reviews and diary maintenance
• Assisting with the realisation of tangible and intangible assets including the collection of debts, in conjunction with agents as required
• Liaising with solicitors and accountants as required and seeking to develop long term relationships to benefit work delivery and future client opportunities
• Undertaking investigations into director conduct and the existence of assets
• Review of creditor claims and distribution of funds
• Completion of daily time sheet to record activities completed
• Providing ad-hoc administrative support to the team as required including electronic filing of all documentation
• Preparing VAT returns

What are we looking for?

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work at all levels
• Ability to adapt to different situations
• GCSE passes in Maths and English of grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Willingness to travel when necessary

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible working options available.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment