Ambition are working with a Big 4 firm that are searching for an Insolvency Assistant Manager for their Corporate Simplication team in London.
You will be joining a dynamic and talented team of exceptional colleagues who bring innovative thoughts and a natural curiosity to the work they do each day. With no two days the same, they are looking for people who are willing to embrace a challenge and support businesses through adversity and growth. No one type of person succeeds at this firm. A diverse business requires a range of personalities and perspectives, strong teamwork and a passion for client success. There really is a place for you there.
The Role:
The Corporate Simplification team principally delivers Members' Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) engagements for a broad range of clients across all sectors/industries in the UK. These engagements range from dormant company eliminations to large, recently traded entities, partnerships, PLCs and Investment Trusts, and from single entity eliminations to multi-entity Legal Entity Rationalisation (LER) projects.
The team also assists clients with capital reduction and strike off engagements, and occasionally carries out Creditors' Voluntary Liquidations (CVLs).
As part of their growth strategy, they are seeking an individual, with experience of MVLs/CVLs and/or LER assignments, to oversee a portfolio of MVL/LER engagements, providing support and assistance to the management group and mentoring/training junior members of the team.
Key Accountabilities:
Complete pre-liquidation client and engagement acceptance procedures
Assist with pre-liquidation due diligence and preparatory steps (which occasionally may include working at client sites)
Produce statutory documentation to effect the liquidations/appointment of liquidators and advise clients on execution
Complete statutory filing, advertisement and notification requirements
Assist with day to day matters, including: realising assets/dealing with creditors claims/obtaining tax clearances from HM Revenue & Customs/corresponding with and making distributions to shareholders/writing reports
Monitor case progression and comply with case compliance matters
You will also be required to assist the management group with company research, business development initiatives and other ad hoc tasks.
Key skills and competencies required:
They are seeking an individual who has:
Some liquidation experience (including MVLs and/or CVLs/compulsory liquidations) with the drive to progress and develop a career in Corporate Simplification
The desire (in due course) to study for further professional qualifications relevant to the role and progress in the team
Experience using Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint and IPS or equivalent insolvency software systems
The ability to produce accurate, clear, structured and concise written work with good spelling/use of grammar and keen attention to detail
Good time management and organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks/engagements with changing priorities/deadlines and remain focused in the face of challenge
The ability to communicate clearly/concisely and work as part of a team
A willingness to get involved with business development and work winning activity
Experience in delegating to junior members of staff and providing on-the-job training
Ability to work with minimal supervision and progress own cases to conclusion
A smart and professional manner
The individual will be required to be flexible in their working environment, with a mixture of working from home and the office.
Desirable:
Experience of working within a dedicated Corporate Simplification team
CPI or ICAEW Certificate in Insolvency qualification
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