We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director to lead restructuring and insolvency assignments, cultivate relationships and win business. The role focuses on delivering and leading restructuring and insolvency projects, and offers the chance to take on an Insolvency appointment‑taking role for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
* Advising clients and directors on options and strategies in solvent, distressed and insolvent situations; leading a portfolio of principally corporate insolvency cases; collaborating with partners to deliver solutions.
* Cultivate and expand a network of intermediaries and referral contacts to identify and secure new business opportunities; deliver referral opportunities for the Restructuring and Insolvency team and the wider practice.
* Ensure assignments are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards.
* Manage and develop team members, oversee resource planning, and support career growth.
* Contribute to strategies and business plans; identify new revenue and cross‑selling opportunities.
* Work with internal teams to identify and support restructuring and insolvency opportunities.
* Share knowledge, ensure risk management, and maintain quality standards.
About You
* Extensive restructuring and insolvency experience.
* Leadership experience and success in winning client work.
* Demonstrable leadership skills.
* ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent qualification).
* JIEB qualified.
* A track record of winning work and capitalising on business development opportunities.
* Strong communication and project management skills.
* Results driven and strategic thinking.
Why Bishop Fleming?
Bishop Fleming is an award‑winning, certified Great Place to Work® provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48 million, the firm grew by almost 15% over the last 12 months and is currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid‑Tier Power Index. Bishop Fleming is also the largest provider of audit services to multi‑academy trusts in the academy sector and a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.
We offer a diverse range of clients, from owner‑managed businesses and SMEs to large enterprises, schools, not‑for‑profit and public sector organisations, and private clients.
Benefits
* 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas off.
* Hybrid working.
* A contributory pension scheme.
* Life assurance.
* Simply Health cashback plan, including 24/7 online GP service and counselling services.
* Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts.
* Yulife employee wellbeing app.
* Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events.
* Numerous opportunities for development.
Please contact Sam Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.
We welcome applicants who would like flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part‑time working, to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.
We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated. The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. We are committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.
As part of our recruitment process and our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we carry out background checks on all successful applicants. These checks will include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.
Closing date: 23rd Dec 2025
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industries: Accounting
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