Quantuma is an independent advisory firm serving mid‑market and corporate companies, advising on business transactions, dispute resolution, risk mitigation and operational challenges.
Our Corporate Insolvency & Restructuring team is recognised as the leading independent business advisory firm providing solutions to lenders, distressed mid‑market and corporate companies.
Assistant Manager – Responsibilities
* Assisting a Senior Manager in managing, leading and guiding staff in their duties on a diverse portfolio of cases.
* Assist in managing and appraising the team, engendering a positive attitude to work and encouraging professional development.
* Complete all statutory tasks and formalities in accordance with set deadlines, maintaining an effective diary system.
* Develop and train the team, providing advice, guidance and training on allocated tasks to ensure structured development of staff.
* Set goals and targets for staff and ensure they are achieved; review progress of their cases regularly.
* Maximise asset realisations and ensure recoveries are pursued in a pro‑active and cost‑effective way.
* Responsible for team WIP management.
* Review directors’ disqualification reports prepared by team members and assist with more complex D1 returns.
* Chair creditors’ meetings when appropriate.
* Oversee effective use of IPS and case diaries and make recommendations where appropriate.
* Liaise with and instruct professional agents and solicitors.
* Oversee production of high‑quality reports and letters.
* Monitor fees to ensure they are drawn regularly and in accordance with resolutions passed by creditors.
* Promote and cascade statutory compliance, current legislation, best practice and Quantuma policies and procedures.
* Develop personal contacts with existing work providers and other professionals within the recovery / insolvency market.
* Stay aware of technical developments and recognise their impact on the client base.
* Actively promote and cascade ‘best practice’ in all spheres of the role.
* Partake in and support marketing and business development initiatives with relevant technical commentary and content.
Reporting, relationships and management
* Managing, coaching and delegating work to trainees, administrators, senior administrators and assistant managers.
* Assisting with complex cases and responding to client and director queries.
* Managing referrer and client relationships and liaising with clients to ensure completion of assignments aligns with planned timescales.
The qualifications and experience you will need
* Possibly studying towards a JIEB qualification.
* Gained the necessary experience within recovery.
* Proven technical knowledge of different types of insolvency cases, including ADMs, CVLs, CWUs and CVAs.
* Professional or full‑qualified ACA / ACCA is beneficial but not essential.
Technical skill levels that you will need
* Excellent compliance skills.
* Level of knowledge to train team in more advanced and effective use of IT, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Virtual Cabinet and IPS.
* Be acknowledged as the person with particular interest and knowledge in at least one specialist technical area.
* Maintain and promote high professional standards of conduct and practice and demonstrate commitment to firm values, initiatives and direction.
* Apply knowledge of Quantuma, its values, industry, markets and core client base, highlighting potential business opportunities – building commercial awareness and understanding the firm’s wider services and offerings.
* Able to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively – managing own time and costs in addition to overseeing the team.
* Build a network of contacts/referrers internally and externally.
* Aware of relevant financial targets and constraints and contributes to achieving these, keeping line manager informed of progress.
* Convert options into recommendations and resolutions.
* Develop presentation and technical training skills.
* Promote continuous learning and consider development of specialist areas of knowledge.
Benefits
* Hybrid working (2 or 3 days in the office)
* Life assurance
* An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Cycle To Work Scheme
* Eye Care
* Employee incentives, discounts and perks
* Refer‑a‑Friend incentive – earn up to £3,000.00 for referring us
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