Junior Insolvency Administrator in Gateshead

Kick start your career in finance, law or business with real impact. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing dynamic organisation that has a real passion for developing our people. We are looking for a Junior Insolvency Administrator to join our Gateshead office. Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join, from online learning modules to internal and external training and qualifications. Leonard Curtis is a market‑leading professional services provider operating across the UK and Channel Islands. Since our formation we’ve supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists delivers positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding, law, business services and M&A advisory across 30 offices. We have built an environment that empowers you to express yourself, to have confidence in who you are and what you’re capable of, and to develop the career you want.

Job Requirements

• Managing own caseload from inception to handover / closure (subject to level of experience).
• Case types will include creditors’ voluntary liquidations and administrations.
• Driving case progression and maintaining client case files.
• Assisting and dealing with incoming and outbound emails and phone calls.
• Drafting and sending correspondence.
• Communicating with clients, creditors, and other stakeholders including attending client visits, as required.
• Reporting to a manager and working closely with the senior case administrators.
• Ensuring the correct application of corporate insolvency procedures.
• Conducting investigations into the conduct of directors and the affairs of the Company.
• Achieving statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Having responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks and general office administration tasks as required.

Job Responsibilities

• A hardworking and enthusiastic team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify solutions to problems.
• Flexible attitude with an ability to adapt to situations.
• Experience of managing a diverse workload.
• Experience of customer service and client handling.
• Good numeracy and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a varied case portfolio.
• Strong organisational skills.

Job Benefits

• Salary aligned with your skills and expertise.
• 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays.
• A clear progression route to further your career.
• Flexible benefit and well‑being schemes.
• Birthday leave.
• 2 giving‑back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes.
• A hard‑working, fun and professional working environment.
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay.
• 36.25 hour working week.

Learning and Development

Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from online learning modules to external training and qualifications.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is a core business imperative of the Group. We are an equal opportunities employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employ the best professional for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows the Group to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports our business’s growth and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.