Larking Gowen
Insolvency and Recovery Senior Administrator
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At Larking Gowen, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to both our employees and clients is at the core of who we are. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where employee wellbeing is paramount, work-life balance is valued, and personal growth is encouraged through tailored training and development opportunities.
In this role you will be responsible for assisting with, and progressively taking ownership of, a portfolio of insolvency cases including predominantly liquidations and bankruptcies, but also administrations and voluntary arrangements.
Insolvency and Recovery Senior Administrator
within Insolvency and Recovery team
Hours to be worked flexibly across five days (Monday-Friday)
Based in Norwich or Ipswich
Responsibilities will include:
- Managing your own portfolio of insolvency cases under supervision.
- Maintaining case files and ensuring statutory compliance requirements are met.
- Preparing statutory documentation, reports and correspondence.
- Drafting reports to creditors and stakeholders.
- Preparing dividends and supporting case closure procedures.
- Assisting with investigations into company affairs and asset recoveries.
- Preparing Statements of Affairs and deficiency accounts.
- Communicating with directors, creditors, debtors, solicitors and other stakeholders.
- Supporting managers, senior managers and insolvency practitioners on more complex assignments.
- Reviewing work prepared by junior team members.
- Assisting with procedural improvements and identifying efficiencies within the department.
- Contributing to the training and development of colleagues.
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We are keen to hear from candidates with previous insolvency experience who are looking to progress their career within a supportive and ambitious team. CPI qualification and prior IPS software experience are desirable but not required, as training and ongoing support will be available.
Experience & Skills
Essential:
- Minimum English and Mathematics GCSE’s at Grade 9 – 4 (A* - C) or equivalent.
- Very strong communication skills both written and verbally.
- Excellent administration skills.
- Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
Desirable:
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- Previous experience within an insolvency practice.
- Understanding of insolvency legislation and technical resources.
- Experience of managing routine casework with appropriate supervision.
- Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues.
- Advanced knowledge of a broad range of formal insolvency procedures.
- Experience managing more complex cases from appointment through to closure.
- Ability to prepare creditor and member reports with minimal supervision.
- Confidence attending client meetings and dealing directly with stakeholders.
- Experience allocating work, mentoring colleagues and supporting their development.
- Ability to contribute ideas for improving systems, procedures and client service.
In return you will have support to establish your career with Larking Gowen at a pace that suits you both personally and professionally. We also offer benefits which include:
- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Life Assurance
- Pension with employer contributions rising with length of service
- Medicash Plan
- Paid sickness
- Professional subscriptions
- Group Income Protection
- Annual salary review
- Option to purchase PMI
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