Bankruptcy Administrator

Bankruptcy Administrator

Location: Cheshire

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Put your bankruptcy experience to work in a busy specialist insolvency practice.

Imperium Financial Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Bankruptcy Administrator to join a busy firm of Corporate Insolvency Specialists based in Cheshire.

This opportunity would suit someone with practical experience of administering bankruptcy cases who enjoys investigating financial affairs, progressing cases and working closely with Insolvency Practitioners.

You will take responsibility for an allocated portfolio, handling day-to-day case administration and helping to achieve the best possible outcome for creditors.

The role

Working closely with the firm's Insolvency Practitioners and senior colleagues, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of bankruptcy cases from appointment through to closure, with appropriate supervision.
• Investigating bankrupt individuals' financial affairs, assets, liabilities and previous transactions.
• Identifying and progressing asset realisations, including property interests, in conjunction with senior colleagues and professional advisers.
• Liaising with bankrupt individuals, creditors, solicitors, agents, the Official Receiver and other relevant parties.
• Preparing correspondence, reports, notices and case documentation.
• Reviewing creditor claims and assisting with distributions.
• Monitoring case deadlines and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records.
• Reviewing receipts and payments and liaising with the cashiering team.
• Identifying potential recovery actions and escalating complex or contentious matters.
• Providing clear updates on case progression, outstanding issues and next steps.
• Preparing cases for closure and ensuring outstanding matters are resolved.

About you

Previous hands-on experience of bankruptcy administration within an insolvency practice is essential. This is not a trainee position.

You will bring:

• A sound understanding of bankruptcy procedures and the practical requirements of case administration.
• Experience of progressing bankruptcy cases and managing competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate written communication.
• A professional and confident approach when dealing with creditors, bankrupt individuals and external advisers.
• The ability to work independently within your experience level and recognise when to seek guidance.
• An investigative mindset and a proactive approach to resolving outstanding matters.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to contribute effectively within a busy team.

A relevant insolvency qualification, such as the CPI, would be advantageous but is not essential where suitable practical experience can be demonstrated.

The opportunity

This role offers varied bankruptcy work within a specialist insolvency environment, with exposure to experienced practitioners and the opportunity to build on your existing technical and case management skills.