About this role
Role overview
FRP Advisory is seeking a proactive and technically proficient Assistant Manager to join our Court Work Team in the Brentwood office. This role is suited to someone with a strong foundation in insolvency casework and the ability to lead assignments, manage stakeholders, and mentor junior colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
Independently manage a portfolio of insolvency cases including bankruptcies, complex individual voluntary arrangements, compulsory liquidations and creditor voluntary liquidations.Draft high-quality reports and statutory documents in line with insolvency legislation, and correspondenceEnsure compliance with statutory deadlines and regulatory requirementsSupervise and mentor junior team members, reviewing work and providing feedbackBe able to work in a team, delegating both upwards and downwards depending on the taskAbility to understand, explain and produce various insolvency financial statementsBe able to train others as well as showing a good understanding of technical mattersLiaise with stakeholders including directors, creditors, legal advisors, and regulatory bodiesOversee asset realisation strategies and ensure recoveries are maximisedMonitor fee drawdowns and ensure alignment with creditor resolutionsContribute to internal training, process improvement, and technical updatesSupport business development initiatives and client relationship managementWhat we are looking for:
Someone who is technical and curious with good attention to detail.Someone who wants to expand their knowledge on property work and investigation skills. Relevant insolvency professional qualifications preferredRelevant case experience essentialStrong technical knowledge of UK insolvency legislation and proceduresExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and insolvency case management systems (e.g. IPS)Ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver under pressureHigh attention to detail and commitment to quality Our Values
Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense adviceConfident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidencePragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomesReal: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients faceOur Commitment to You and the Environment
At FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on the natural environment.
We are always striving to improve in all areas – whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services — regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.
Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential.
We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.