Senior Contentious Insolvency Administrator

Job Description

Have you already established yourself in the insolvency profession and are ready to take on a more senior role mentoring others in the team whilst building on your experience?

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 available in our Bristol office.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Contentious Insolvency Administrator, you’ll play a key role in managing complex contentious insolvency investigations. Your technical expertise and leadership skills will ensure matters are handled efficiently, compliantly, and professionally. While there may be a need to run a smaller portfolio of cases your primary role will be to support the Contentious Insolvency Team (“CIT”) in conduct of simple and complex investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

Case Management:

• Conduct detailed investigations into financial affairs, asset realisations, and director conduct, preparing reports for creditors and regulators.
• Independently manage a portfolio of corporate and personal insolvency cases, including administrations, liquidations, CVAs, and bankruptcies, from inception to closure.
• Ensure statutory deadlines are met and compliance with insolvency legislation and company procedures.
• Liaise with stakeholders, including creditors, debtors, solicitors, and financial institutions, to progress cases effectively.

Team Support:

• Provide investigation support and become a key member of the CIT liaising with the team via teams and in person on a daily basis.
• Play an active role in communicating within the team and across the wider Group.

Compliance and Technical Expertise:

• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Keep up to date with changes in insolvency legislation, regulations, and best practices, sharing knowledge with the wider team.
• Support Partners and senior management in complex case matters and contribute to case strategy discussions.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with business development initiatives, including attending networking events and contributing to client proposals.
• Provide input into internal processes and systems for efficiency and compliance.
•  Be an active participant in Group-wide initiatives, helping drive collaboration and continuous improvement

What we're looking for:

• Demonstrate the ability to conduct complex investigations including analysing bank statements, accounting packages and other information to form a view on the enquiries that need to be made of directors.
• Strong track record of managing insolvency cases independently.
• In-depth knowledge of insolvency legislation and procedures, particularly in corporate insolvency.
• Proficiency in IPS (or similar software) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive and curious approach with a strong sense of accountability and problem-solving skills.
• Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency (CPI) or equivalent qualification.

Why join us?

As a broader PLC group, we’ve doubled in size since 2019 and we have ambitions to maintain that growth profile moving forward, so we’re looking for people who want to help us shape our future. We value applied intellect, curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Supporting your professional development starts on day 1 as we help you learn about our Group and then we offer ‘development opportunities for all’ so you can tailor your learning to achieve your personal and professional goals empowering you to manage your well-being and supporting flexible working arrangements being community centred and encouraging you to build your connections across our Group, whether that’s through our Colleague Networks, or by connecting with others at a similar stage of their career, as well as building your connections with local communities by using your volunteering day or perhaps promoting our industries at local schools, colleges and universities.

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• 23 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee discount scheme
• Social events throughout the year
• Health & Wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time