Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.
You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.
About the team
The Restructuring Services team are looking for an Administrator to join our established team in Nottingham. You will work alongside a diverse and experienced group where your personal development is at the forefront of our culture. While the role is based in our Nottingham team, you may also have the opportunity to work with our Insolvency Practitioners in other regions as we operate as a national practice across all areas of restructuring & insolvency by embracing a hybrid working model.
Job Purpose
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 and Administrations. Additional work will include managing Fixed Charge Receivership appointments.
Job Role
* Work in teams on a diverse range of insolvency engagements to assist companies facing financial difficulty.
* Manage a portfolio of these engagements, including Administrations and CVLs.
* To operate these cases / projects using specialist insolvency software (training will be provided).
* Undertake financial analysis and document reviews, working closely with managers and partners to support the preparation of reports.
* Gain experience in assisting with asset recovery, stakeholder engagement and distributions to creditors.
* Liaise with company creditors with queries and disputes.
* Liaise directly with third party agents and intermediaries such as solicitors, property agents, insurers and employment specialist.
* Carry out investigations into company affairs and understanding reasons for company failure.
* Take ownership of your portfolio, being the point of contact for clients and third parties throughout.
* Sit in and contribute to team and office strategy meetings.
* Build strong relationships with clients and intermediaries through networking events and business development activities.
* Carry out duties in accordance with relevant legal and statutory obligations and the firm's procedures.
Skills & Experience
* Previous Insolvency experience is not required but preferable. This role is suitable to someone with professional service experience, a graduate / school leaver, or someone seeking a career change. Equally, the role is suitable for someone with prior insolvency case administrator experience seeking a change of role. Full training and support will be provided.
* Must have experience of using Microsoft Office programmes (or equivalent).
* Experience of managing a portfolio of jobs/tasks and able to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines.
* Experience of dealing with external stakeholders such as; customers, suppliers and professional advisors.
* Must be able to present a professional image to the firm's 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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients.
We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith.
We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential.
At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.