Junior Case Executive - Restructuring & Insolvency

at  Mazars

ABOUT THE TEAM

Forvis Mazars Restructuring Services is looking for a Junior Case Executive to join our established team in Birmingham. You will work alongside a diverse and experienced group where your personal development is at the forefront of our culture. We currently operate a hybrid working model meaning that your time will be split between the Birmingham office and working remotely.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• No previous restructuring experience is required. This role is suitable to someone with professional service experience, a graduate, or someone seeking a career change. Full training and support will be provided.
• The ideal candidate will be looking to pursue a career and will possess a drive to learn and progress within the role.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build strong client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility.
• Analytical skills – ability to think critically to solve problems.
• Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid workplace.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency to be dealt with.
• Desire to help the team and wider firm grow.
• Proficient and competent in using MS Office.
• Minimum Grade C (Grade 5), or equivalent, in GCSE Maths and English.
• Minimum upper second-class degree, or higher, is preferable.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of the role is to be a key member of a team responsible for a large a portfolio of Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (“MVL”) assignments (also known as “solvent liquidations”). You will be proactive in supporting senior colleagues with the progression of these matters, with a view to taking on responsibility for your own portfolio of MVLs as you develop your skills within the team.
The MVL Centre of Excellence in Birmingham acts as a central hub for all MVL matters in the United Kingdom; meaning that whilst the role is based in our Birmingham office, you will also have the opportunity to work with our Insolvency Practitioners in other regions. You will work across all sectors with business ranging from owner-managed, SMEs to multi-national organisations.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Supporting senior colleagues in the completion of MVLs.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Preparing client reports, internal review documents and letters.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting with monitoring compliance and risk procedures.
• Adhering to statutory deadlines.
• Providing general administrative support to the senior members of the team using MS Office and specialist insolvency software.
• Liaising with creditors and dealing with creditor claims.
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing post.