Trainee Insolvency Administrator

Insolvency is about helping businesses facing financial challenges. As part of our team, you'll play a crucial role in guiding clients through difficult times, helping them find solutions, and supporting the delivery of insolvency processes from start to finish.

What you'll do:

• Support experienced colleagues in managing insolvency cases such as liquidations, administrations and bankruptcies.
• Assist with the set-up of new cases on BTG Case Manager and input key case data onto IPS.
• Undertake Companies House searches, summarise company information and support with initial case checks.
• Complete routine compliance tasks, including KYC checks, AML checklists, conflict checks and reviewing Data 1 and Data 3 information.
• Help manage incoming emails and phone calls, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Respond to routine correspondence from creditors and other stakeholders, including queries about claims, portal access and dividend outcomes.
• Maintain client and creditor files, saving and naming documents accurately on the local server and Virtual Cabinet.
• Take notes on calls and assist with preparing minutes of meetings.
• Record creditors’ claims on IPS and issue acknowledgements.
• Assist with finance-related administration, including raising invoices for fees and disbursements, setting up payments on TPS, and preparing VAT 426/427 and CT600 forms.
• Support with case reviews and general case progression, ensuring key tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Investigate financial information, review documents and compile reports to help resolve challenging situations.
• Develop a strong understanding of insolvency law and processes through hands-on training and formal qualifications.

What we're looking for:

We don’t expect you to have previous experience in insolvency — we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

• Wants to work in a professional services environment.
• Is curious, eager to learn and enjoys solving problems.
• Is well organised, methodical and logical in their approach.
• Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both in writing and face-to-face.
• Is confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Is proactive, resilient and open to taking on new challenges.
• Is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Has strong communication and customer service skills.