This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing dynamic organisation. We are looking for an Insolvency Administrator to join our Gateshead office. Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and Channel Islands. Since our formation we’ve supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding and law across 28 offices and we remain the largest independent restructuring firm in the UK. Our Gateshead office is one of our fastest growing offices and the local team pride themselves on looking after their clients and ensuring that everyone who deals with us has a positive experience. We have built an environment that empowers you to express yourself– to have confidence in who you are and what you’re capable of and develop the career you want. The specific duties and responsibilities will include: • Working with the team to manage own caseload, driving case progression and statutory reporting • Ensuring the correct application of Corporate Insolvency Procedures • Conducting investigations into the conduct of directors and the affairs of the Company • Achieving statutory and regulatory compliance • Dealing with directors of insolvent companies, including client visits, as required • Processing staff redundancy claims through the Redundancy Payments Service • Handling calls from stakeholders on all cases • Having responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks as required • Having a degree of autonomy in decision making Skills required: • Previous experience of insolvency matters is an advantage, but not essential • Experience of managing a diverse workload from start to completion • Experience of liaising directly with clients • Good numeracy and analytical skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to identify and deal with high-risk issues • Ability to identify solutions to problems • Flexible attitude with an ability to adapt to situations • Ability to manage competing priorities in a varied case portfolio • Excellent team player • Strong organisational skills • Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive • Excellent interpersonal skills • As the role requires analysis and preparation of financial data, an accountancy or insolvency qualification would be desirable but is not essential. What we will give you: • Salary commensurate with experience • 25 days holiday allowance statutory public holidays • Contributory Pension Scheme (3% company contribution) • Financial support to study towards professional qualifications • Flexible benefit and well-being schemes • Enhanced sick pay scheme • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity pay • 36.25 hour working week • Birthday leave in the month of your birthday • 2 giving back days per year Learning and Development Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training and qualifications. Diversity and Inclusion Diversity is a core business imperative of the Group. We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employ the best professional for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows the Group to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports our business’s growth and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.