Administrator (Advisory)

Overview of Firm PKF Littlejohn is one of the leading challenger firms in the UK with offices in London, Leeds and Manchester. We are also an active member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms that gives us an on the ground presence in 150 countries around the world with access to more than 20,000 people across 440 offices globally.

We provide a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and are experts at simplifying complexity. We are particularly well-known for working with complex clients with challenging issues in fast-moving and highly technical areas, such as the insurance industry, the global capital markets and the not for profit sector. Our aim is to understand people, the organisations they run, and what matters to them, so we can simplify complexity and help them achieve their ambitions.

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Introduction to the Division Advisory PKF Littlejohn Advisory Limited Is a Specialist Restructuring, Advisory And Insolvency Practice And Part Of The PKF Network With Offices In Leeds, London And Manchester. We Provide Advice And Solutions To a Wide Variety Of Stakeholder Groups Across a Broad Range Of Industry Sectors. Our Professionals Include

• A dedicated investigation and forensic team which predominantly administer insolvency cases where there has been an indication of fraud or dishonest conduct.
• A dedicated financial services team with extensive experience dealing with distressed regulated businesses including Credit Unions, EMIs, SIPP administrators and more.
• A core team involved with both trading and non-trading Administrations, CVAs and both solvent and insolvent liquidations
• Personal insolvency specialists

We offer clients a high level of partner involvement, together with the combined knowledge and experience of an established, close-knit team.

At PKF every individual matters. The successful candidate can enjoy a role where they will be visible, accountable and fundamental to PKF’s success and enjoy challenging work in an environment, which encourages personal development. We deliberately seek to recruit individuals who have combined academic excellence.

Responsibilities Purpose and aim of the role

• You will be working for the firm’s restructuring division. Your role will be within the specialist team focusing on contentious insolvency. You will work with the team in the management and investigation of complex insolvency cases involving disputes, potential litigation, asset tracing and recovery.
• You will work closely with legal solicitors, accountants, stakeholders, creditors and government bodies to administer and progress a variety of ongoing contentious insolvency estates reporting to a Manager, director or partner.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assisting with and managing a portfolio of contentious insolvency cases, including liquidations (CVL’s and compulsory) and bankruptcies.
• Work with the team in order to conduct in depth investigations into the affairs of insolvent companies and individuals focusing on misconduct and antecedent transactions.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports, for use in litigation and recovery proceedings.
• Implement strategies on cases and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Assist senior team members in progressing complex investigation cases.
• Liaising with creditors, stakeholders, official receivers and other third parties in relation to case progression/handovers and updates.
• Assisting with statutory compliance procedures including take on and closure of cases.

Person Specification Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Ideally previous experience working in a restructuring team
• A broad knowledge and experience of all corporate insolvency case types
• Competent in all Microsoft packages
• IPS Turnkey, or equivalent, and document merging