Location: Birmingham

Contract: Full-time

Salary: Dependant on experience

Are you an insolvency professional looking for a new challenge within an award-winning and ambitious firm?

PKF Smith Cooper is a top 12 accounting firm based in the Midlands. In line with firmwide growth targets, our insolvency partners have set an ambitious goal of doubling the size of the insolvency practice over the next five years. This can only be achieved by continuing to attract, recruit, and retain the best talent in the market.

As we continue to grow within the business recovery and insolvency team, we are seeking a determined candidate to join our award-winning team and help support the rapid growth of this department. This role will involve supporting the senior leadership team in business partnering and advising clients as they go through their company's difficult period.

We expect this role to be an excellent stepping stone for somebody who really wants to make a mark within the insolvency industry. With an excellent support network, culture, and social calendar to help you along your journey.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in this field of work and have previous experience in different types of insolvency procedures. Most importantly, they should have the right attitude and personality to fit the team.

The important work you will be doing includes:

• Support the management of a portfolio of insolvency cases, including administrations, liquidations, and bankruptcies.
• Assisting in identifying prospective clients and preparing documentation to comply with Money Laundering rules and regulations.
• Investigate directors' conduct and company affairs, preparing detailed reports as required.
• Communicate effectively with creditors, debtors, and other stakeholders throughout the process.
• Supporting the team with client visits to carry out work and retrieve necessary books and records.
• Attending meetings with key stakeholders.
• Assist Managers and Partners in developing and implementing case strategies.

The skills and experience you will bring:

• Previous experience using IPS software.
• 1-3 years of experience in insolvency or a similar position.
• Good knowledge of insolvency processes and previous experience in different types of insolvency procedures.
• Experience in interpreting accounting information would be advantageous, as would proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite, particularly Word and Excel.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why PKF Smith Cooper?

• Our company culture, built on our values – Engage, Empower and Excel – encourages initiative, personal growth, and collaboration. Every team member is appreciated and celebrated; a notion embodied in our Kudos Reward Scheme.
• The firm’s Partners, who remain actively invested in the development of employees, will both support and champion your professional development and progression.
• We work with ambitious businesses of different sizes across a variety of sectors, so no two jobs are the same.
• We are multi-award-winning accountants and business advisors, ranked the 12th biggest firm by UK fee income in the Accountancy Age Top 50+50.

Why Birmingham?

The 2^nd largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers a diverse culture and entertainment scene with plenty to see and do, from a shopping trip to the Bullring or a show at Birmingham Hippodrome. Birmingham has been the heart of innovation in the UK since the Industrial Revolution, and is full of growing industries, great career opportunities and well-connected transport links across the country

PKF International

As an active member of PKF International, we are part of a large global network of legally independent accounting firms.

Located in the 5 fastest growing global markets, we have ground presence in 150 countries and span across many jurisdictions.

An ambitious, future-focused network, PKF provides a comprehensive range of services. Operating in unison with member firms across the world, we are able to share our ideas, expertise, and specialist resources to better serve our clients, delivering highly-personalised services and global connectivity through our client-centric culture. 

What's in it for you?

Our benefits package has been designed around our people and shaped by our values. As part of Team PKF Smith Cooper, here are some of the things you can expect:

• A working environment that empowers you to perform at your best, through our flexible working policy and dress for your diary scheme - Hybrid working during your probation period is subject to manager discretion 
• Time to do what matters to you – 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the option to reduce annual hours for additional annual leave, and your birthday off, on us. Long-serving employees can also request a sabbatical, giving you the chance to make truly unforgettable memories
• Rewards for those who actively embrace and embody our values and culture through our Kudos Reward Scheme
• Regular social events and annual, company-wide away days, giving you the opportunity to engage with colleagues across your division and office, as well as the wider firm
• Bonus referral schemes for introducing new talent or clients so that when we benefit, you do too
• Life doesn’t stop at the end of the working day and neither do our benefits. We also offer life assurance, discounts on a huge variety of retailers through the PKF Smith Cooper Rewards Scheme, and cashback on healthcare (including dental visits, physiotherapy etc) through Healthshield

How to apply?

Apply now if you believe you have what we are looking for! Even if you do not tick 100% of the boxes, we would encourage you to apply. To do so, please upload a copy of your CV and a covering letter to our job portal. 

Should you have any questions, please contact a member of the HR team - email recruitment@pkfsmithcooper.com or call 01332 332021. 

Please note that whilst we welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for our vacancies, we are unfortunately unable to accept applications from candidates requiring a visa to work in the UK.

Please no agencies unless we have contacted you directly.