Job Description

Our Restructuring & Insolvency Service team are looking for an experienced Senior Executive to join their established team in London. 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 London 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.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for a portfolio of corporate insolvency engagements with a particular focus on Creditors' Voluntary Liquidations, Compulsory Liquidations, Administrations (pre-packs and trading) and Receiverships. You will be pro-active in progressing those cases in conjunction with the case/investigations manager and office-holder.

Job Role

Manage a portfolio of cases including Administrations (trading and pre-packs), CVLs, Receiverships and Compulsory Liquidations. Carry out duties efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with relevant legal and statutory obligations and the Firm's procedures. Attend and contribute to strategy meetings. Assist with statutory case tasks and monitor case diaries and tasks effectively using IPS Cloud. Prepare periodic case reviews for review by manager. Prepare progress reports, remuneration approval reports and overseeing decision procedures. Set up new cases on IPS Cloud and prepare all relevant paperwork for new cases. Draft case related correspondence. Prepare correspondence for more complex matters for review and approval by manager. Deal with initial notices to Registrar of Companies, court, advertisements and reports to creditors following appointment. Set up of creditors and debtors on IPS Cloud and maintain creditors and debtor files with up-to-date control schedules. Take minutes of meetings. Be proactive in dealing with outstanding matters on the assignments to progress cases effectively. Deal with creditor queries both via telephone and through written correspondence. Liaise directly with agents and solicitors on matters. Undertake full analysis of company records and bank statements, pursuant to Statement of Insolvency Practice 2 (both initial and detailed reviews). Be able to identify possible antecedent investigations as part of this review. Assist tax/VAT specialists to complete formal returns. Prepare Director conduct reports for submission to the Insolvency Service. Process and ensure that the necessary approvals are obtained for billing. Process payments, receipts and journals using IPS Cloud. Build strong working relationships with clients and intermediaries by attending business development events. Understand the requirements of Statement of Insolvency Practice 9, record time appropriately and produce SIP 9 reports following training on the Firm's bespoke time-recording system. Provide training to junior members of the team with guidance and support from management. Deal with incoming and outgoing post. Deal with control and custody of company records and archiving.

Person Specification

Strong experience in restructuring or insolvency. Experience using IPS and Microsoft Office programmes (or equivalent). Experience managing an insolvency portfolio and able to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines. Experience of dealing with agents, solicitors and other stake holders. Hold up to date knowledge of appropriate insolvency case law and legislation. Experience of producing statutory reports relating to insolvency cases with minimal input from case managers. Must be able to present a professional image to the firm's clients. Good written and oral presentation skills required. Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen. Desire to help grow and develop the department. Keen to assist with networking events. Desire to develop self and others. Ability to research and interpret information. Professional qualifications (CPI and / or ACA) are desirable but not essential. Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to demonstrate empathy in highly emotive and stressful situations.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis 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.



Both 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.



We 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.



At 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.



Being 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 approach click here.



Our 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.



Visit forvismazars.com/uk to learn more.

Benefits

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Annual Leave +
Charitable Giving
Dental Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits
Virtual GP
Cycle to Work
Gym Discounts
Life Assurance
Pension
Flexible Benefits +

Meet the recruiter

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Saj Hussain