Trainee Restructuring Administrator Apprentice

Introduction

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our experienced Restructuring team at FRP Advisory in our Teesside office. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in the professional services sector, develop professional expertise and gain a recognised qualification while working.

About the Employer

At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 950 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value.

Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

What You'll Do

The role combines practical, on‑the‑job learning whilst working towards a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship.

As a trainee apprentice, you will be responsible for supporting the Teesside Restructuring team, working to deliver solvent liquidations for SMEs and large groups based across the UK. Working within this specialist team, you will assist with drafting documentation to allow companies to be placed into solvent liquidation, whilst also documenting and tracking compliance throughout the process alongside the management team.

As you develop and gain more experience, you will begin to start dealing with external professional advisors and liaise with directors and shareholders to agree key dates and provide updates.

Key Responsibilities include

• Perform office administration tasks, including dealing with visitors and handling post
• Respond to incoming calls and correspondence and draft letters and reports as required as part of the MVL case management team
• Assist managers and the wider team with their portfolio of cases, including producing statutory paperwork and other legal documents, managing 'take on' administration processes and maintaining files
• Maintain the case management system and other software to document statutory compliance and transactions
• Diary management and scheduling meetings both internally and with clients
• Producing time cost summaries for statutory reports
• Answering the main office phone during busy periods, transferring calls and passing on messages for staff members

Training Outcome

• On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will earn a Level 3 Business Administration and further progression as an Insolvency Administrator

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 5
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 5

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm, with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED