Insolvency Assistant Manager
Salary: circa £40,000
Edinburgh/Hybrid working
Aver, Chartered accountants, based in Edinburgh with a global outreach, is a multidisciplinary team excelling in forensic accountancy, corporate recovery, fraud investigation, and training services. Aver offers comprehensive Continuous Professional Development training in key areas such as fraud, financial investigation, investigative interviewing, asset recovery, bankruptcy, corporate recovery, and e-safety. This training ensures that teams are well-equipped to handle any financial risks that may arise, whether technological or human in nature. The company's specialists are adept at mitigating both insider threats and technological challenges, preventing and recovering from any potential business damages. Aver provides crucial support to companies facing financial difficulties, guiding businesses, directors, and shareholders with practical advice on financial and commercial debt restructuring to create stability and growth potential.
The role
- Aver is seeking an Insolvency Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team, bringing their skills and insight to their distinguished corporate recovery services. The role will include:
- Supporting senior managers and directors on various types of casework, including Creditors' Voluntary Liquidations (CVLs), Members' Voluntary Liquidations (MVLs), compulsory liquidations, and sequestrations.
- Managing a portfolio of cases from initiation to completion, ensuring all processes are handled efficiently and effectively.
- Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including directors both pre and post-appointment, as well as creditors and debtors, to facilitate smooth case management.
- Supervising and training junior staff, fostering their development and ensuring high standards of work.
- Planning, supervising, and delegating workload to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Prior experience in insolvency essential, with a minimum of 5 years in the field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
- Willingness to engage in marketing activities and leverage existing contacts to develop additional opportunities for the company.
- Strong report writing skills, ensuring clarity and precision.
- Excellent organisational skills, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, showing flexibility and collaboration.
- Working knowledge of IPS (Insolvency Practitioners Service) would be advantageous.
- Working knowledge of VC (Virtual Cabinet) would be advantageous.
- Qualification to CPI level would be advantageous.
The successful candidate does not need to be fully ACCA qualified, however must have a desire to study/complete ICAS/ACCA and JIEB qualifications. Full training and support is provided.
Please get in touch with Lauryn Pringle or Debbie Shields at Aspen People for a confidential discussion about the role on 0141 212 7555.
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