Restructuring & Insolvency - Senior Executive

Job DescriptionOur Restructuring & Insolvency Service team are looking for an experienced Senior Executive to join their established team in Manchester. 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 Manchester office, 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.nJob PurposenThe 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 Administrations (ADMs) but also on occasion Creditors' Voluntary Liquidations ("CVLs"). You will be proactive in progressing those cases in conjunction with the case manager and officeholders.nJob RolenThe role will involve the following main activities and responsibilities (working within a team which comprises on each case, the appointed IP, case manager plus others on larger cases):nnBeing the principal contact within delegated areas of work on assigned cases and dealing with day-to-day case related matters.nCarry out duties efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with relevant legal and statutory obligations and the firm's procedures.nContribute to case progression and managing own work stream, agreeing priorities with manager, and keeping the team informed of developments.nPreparing statutory notices, assisting with report writing and meeting deadlines.nAssisting with the preparation of fee estimates, proposals and decision procedures to seek appropriate creditor approval.nAssisting in the preparation of additional reports to key stakeholders.nAssisting with areas of investigation work to meet the requirements of SIP2 and CDDA and contributing to reports for submission to the Insolvency Service.nAssisting in maintaining the receipts and payments account, preparing vouchers for the cashier team to update the case cashbook.nAssisting in the preparation of VAT returns, as required.nAttending meetings, documenting discussion at meetings for the case file, including action points to follow up.nContributing to the case strategy and preparing file notes to document key decision-making in case strategynPreparing case reviews in line with the firm's policy, highlighting action points to be followed up.nLiaising with specialist tax teams as required and assisting with VAT, PAYE and CT compliance.nEnsuring each case checklist and diary are kept up to datenDealing with creditor queries and correspondence, logging claims receivednAssisting with compliance regarding company recordsnAssisting with progressing asset realisations, including liaising with agents and solicitors; and updating control schedulesnAssisting with the marketing process when a business is offered for salennPerson SpecificationnnMust have experience of corporate insolvency work.nMust have experience of using IPS and Microsoft Office programmes (or equivalent).nCPI or ACA qualification (preferred but not essential).nHas knowledge of the statutory requirements Administrations and also have an understanding of insolvent liquidations.nHas a good working knowledge of insolvency legislation and an awareness of relevant current case law.nAble to prepare estimated outcome statements, including a Prescribed Part calculation, where relevant.nAble to maintain control schedules for recording progression with e.g. ROT claims, debtor collections.nHas experience of producing statutory reports in insolvency casesnAble to work well in a team and to work effectively under time pressure to meet strict deadlines.nPossesses strong organisational and time management skills.nAble to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.nAble to identify case-related issues, to independently research and suggest options to resolve.nKeen to develop self and others.nnAbout Forvis MazarsnForvis 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.nBoth 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.nWe 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.nAt 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.nBeing 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 approachclick here.nOur 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.nVisit forvismazars.com/uk to learn more.

Created: 2025-07-22