Insolvency Executive - Corporate Restructuring

Job Description

Would you like to be an integral part of an agile and vibrant insolvency team Mazars Restructuring Services is looking for an experienced Executive or Senior Executive to join their team in London which has undergone significant expansion in recent years.You will work alongside a diverse and experienced group where your personal development is at the forefront of our culture. There will be opportunities to work on advisory, restructuring and formal insolvency engagements, where you will collaborate with ourM&A and Forensic Valuations teams. While the role is based in our London team, you will also be given exposure to working with all of our Insolvency Practitioners as we operate as a truly national practice across all areas of restructuring, by embracing ahybrid working model.The purpose of the role is to be responsible for a portfolio of principally corporate insolvency engagements with a particular focus on Creditors Voluntary Liquidations, Compulsory Liquidations and Administrations. Job Role

• You will be pro-active in progressingcases in conjunction with the case/investigations manager and office-holder.
• Manage a portfolio of cases including Administrations, CVLs and WUCs.
• Carry out duties efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with relevant legal and statutory obligations and the firms procedures.
• Sit in and contribute to strategy meetings.
• Deal with the incoming and outgoing post.
• Deal with control and custody of company records and archiving.
• Assist with statutory case tasks and maintain diary updates.
• Prepare periodic case reviews for review by manager.
• Prepare progress reports, remuneration approval reports and overseeing decision procedures.
• Set up new cases on IPS and prepare all relevant paperwork for new cases.
• Send simple case related correspondence.
• Prepare correspondence for more complex matters for 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 and maintain creditors and debtor files with up to date control schedules.
• Deal with creditor queries and disputes.
• Take minutes of meetings.
• Be proactive in dealing with outstanding matters on the assignments.
• Deal with creditor queries both via telephone and through written correspondence.
• Liaise directly with agents and solicitors on matters.
• Have an understanding of antecedent investigations and be able to undertake analysis of company records.
• Assist tax/VAT specialists to complete formal returns.
• Prepare conduct reports for submission to the Insolvency Service.
• Ensure a cost-effective administration of cases, with prompt and efficient realisation of assets.
• Process and ensure that the necessary approvals are obtained for billing.
• Manage a portfolio using appropriate forms and maintain files in accordance with the teams standardised format.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and intermediaries via team on team business development activities.
• Understand and are able to produce SIP 9 reports.

Person Specification

• Restructuring and / or insolvency experience required.
• Must have experience of using IPS and Microsoft Office programmes (or equivalent).
• Experience of managing an insolvency portfolio and able to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Experience of dealing with case stakeholders such as creditors, agents and solicitors.
• Hold up to date knowledge of appropriate restructuring services case law and legislation.
• Experience of producing statutory reports relating to insolvency cases.
• Must be able to present a professional image to the firms clients.
• Good written and oral presentation skills required.
• Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen.
• Ability to express ideas with authority and conviction through verbal and written communication.
• Desire to help grow and develop the department.
• Keen to assist with networking events.
• Ability to develop self and others.
• Ability to research and interpret information.

Inclusion and DiversityAt Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business.We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidatesbased on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.