Job Description

GRADUATE TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT IN INSOLVENCY

Starting salary 22,500 a year

Location: Manchester (city centre)

The Company

Busy firm of corporate Insolvency Practitioners looking for enthusiastic graduates with an Accountancy, Finance or Business-related degree to join our friendly, bright and forward-thinking team.

Candidates must be hardworking, focused, good team-players and able to work to deadlines.

Key Roles

You will support the Insolvency Managers in the administration and progression of our varied portfolio of corporate cases.

With full study support you will be given the opportunity to study ACCA qualifications, as well as receiving in-house training.

Your responsibilities will include:

Compliance with anti-money laundering legislation

Setting up new cases on our case management system and preparing relevant paperwork and reports for corporate insolvencies

Dealing with client correspondence and phone calls

Preparing investigation reports and detailing any antecedent transactions or other breaches of legislation

Liaising with solicitors, valuers, accountants, banks, HMRC, company directors and The Insolvency Service

Handling claims from creditors and assisting with distributions to creditors

Dealing with notices to Registrar of Companies, statutory advertisements and reports to creditors

Completing and submitting post-insolvency VAT and corporation tax returns

Preparing documents for cash-book receipts and payments

Reviewing incoming invoices and arranging necessary payments.

We offer:

Starting salary of 22,500 per year (35 hrs per week)

In-house training

Study package for ACCA qualifications

, including tuition fees and time off to study

20 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays

Fully paid health scheme, after probationary period

Membership of company pension

Career progression, for ambitious candidates, to JIEB Insolvency license

Skills Required

2:1 or higher degree in Accountancy, Finance or Business-related degree or similar

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Attention to detail and accuracy

Good IT skills

Able to work individually and as part of a team

Proactive and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in insolvency and restructuring.

How to Apply

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: 22,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/07/2025