The vacancy
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified Insolvency Practitioner. You will be responsible for taking appointments as a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner, in relation to a mixed portfolio of cases, with a focus on corporate insolvencies. An existing referrer network would be advantageous but not essential.
Wilkin Chapman Rollits is the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire providing a wide range of legal and insolvency practitioner services to both businesses and private clients.
We accept all types of insolvency appointment, and as part of the firm's growth strategy we are seeking to strengthen our corporate insolvency offering.
The role:
Our insolvency team is based across our Grimsby and Hull offices, and whilst the role will require time spent with the team, there is scope to work from our other main office locations and/or flexible working.
The role will include:
* Taking appointments as a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner;
* Act as officeholder in relation to a caseload of mainly corporate insolvency
cases;
* Ensure compliance with all statutory obligations and current best practice
standards
* Provide technical guidance to our Insolvency Team in relation to matters
arising in relation to the administration of cases;
* Helping develop the team and play an active role in operational matters;
* Direct input into the marketing activities and strategic plans of the Insolvency
Team;
* Proactive involvement in business development, particularly in relation to
corporate insolvency;
* Reporting to the Head of Department;
* Assisting with training and development of the team;
* Involvement in the setting of financial and growth targets, and the achievement
of the same;
* Accurately recording work activities and time spent in case records;
* Assist with day to day management of the Insolvency Team.
Qualifications:
JIEB qualification and full appointment taking insolvency licence. Current membership of Recognised Professional Body. A formal accounting qualification is desirable, but not essential.
Skills required:
* Proven experience of dealing with the administration of a portfolio of corporate
insolvency cases;
* Strong technical and compliance skills;
* Ability to work well within a team;
* Understand and adopt the firm's values and behaviours;
* Excellent communication skills;
* Proven track record at meeting and exceeding targets, along with controlling
billings and WIP;
* Ability to use case management software;
* Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
The company
With a full-service offering and a diverse client base, Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow, while maintaining our commitment to quality, innovation, and client-focused service.
We know that happy, motivated employees drive success, and a strong, forward-thinking culture benefits everyone. That's why we provide the tools, support, and opportunities our people need to thrive.
With our combined roots stretching back over 300 years, we are the largest law firm operating out of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, with six regional locations and a place in the Lawyer UK 200. We combine deep local and sector knowledge with the strength, resources, and reach to handle any challenge—offering the best of both a large firm and a trusted, client-focused partner.
We invest in your career, offering a great benefits package and a supportive, sociable working environment. You'll be joining a community of like-minded professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and excellence across our locations in Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley.
At Wilkin Chapman Rollits, we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters a values-led culture, fuels our growth, and creates opportunities for our colleagues to develop and succeed. As a Disability Confident and Armed Forces Friendly employer, we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.