Trainee Restructuring Administrator - #2187916

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Trainee Corporate Insolvency Administrator to join our team, focusing solely on case closures. No prior insolvency experience is required, as comprehensive training will be provided. In this specialised role, you will take over corporate cases (company liquidations) after the main assets have been sold and the investigations are complete. Your focus will be on the final administrative wrap-up, financial reconciliations, and statutory filings needed to officially close the files.

Key Responsibilities (Training Provided):

• Statutory Document Preparation – learn to draft, finalise and send formal, compliant closure documentation to creditors, shareholders, government bodies and courts.
• Communication – Handle basic telephone and email enquiries from creditors, stakeholders as well as HMRC in a professional manner. Communicate internally with management, other branches and departments to progress closure matters forward (For example closing bank accounts or to seek document approval)
• System & File Management – Update specialist insolvency software (IPS) with case progress, utilise the software to generate documents and process transactions. Organise digital files for compliant archiving (Virtual Cabinet).
• Tax & Clearance – Prepare and submit Corporation Tax returns and VAT returns, liaise with HMRC to obtain tax clearance as well as progress cases.
• General Administration – assist the Live Case Team with any other matters where required. Prepare and send (physically and digitally) circular mail.

Skills and Requirements:

• Experience: no prior insolvency experience is required.
• Strong Numeracy & Literacy: comfortable working with numbers and drafting professional letters and reports
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for reviewing data and financial figures
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage an administrative workload, follow structured checklists and meet deadlines.
• Tech Savvy – Good basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word)

This role may be particularly well suited to those at the start of their career, or individuals with experience in general administration, finance or customer service who are looking to develop their career in a new area.

Why join us?

As a broader PLC group, we’ve doubled in size since 2019 and we have ambitions to maintain that growth profile moving forward, so we’re looking for people who want to help us shape our future. We value applied intellect, curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• 23 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Flexibility to buy and roll over holidays
• 24/7 Access to virtual GP + mental health support
• Internal and external professional qualifications support
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee discount scheme (Gym, Retailers etc)
• Social events throughout the year
• Electric car salary sacrifice
• Free mortgage advice
• Health and Wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time
• Plus more