Insolvency - Senior Associate in Leeds

We are hiring within our Restructuring & Insolvency (R&I) Team, this is a fast-growing business unit providing advisory and executory restructuring services to a range of clients and stakeholders, including corporates, banks, funds, sponsors and many more. Our work is dynamic, fast-paced, and essential for our clients, offering an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals to advance their careers. As part of the largest and most-experienced Restructuring and Insolvency business in the UK, we are at the heart of PwC’s purpose ‘to build trust in society and solve important problems.

Being part of the R&I team provides a unique opportunity to gain experience across a variety of insolvency assignments in a wide range of sectors. Our teams work on situations ranging from large and complex insolvencies to middle market projects, delivering solutions to ensure we achieve the best outcomes for stakeholders. Our work includes all aspects of the insolvency lifecycle, from pre-insolvency planning, through asset realisations, distributions and concluding cases, all while ensuring we deliver compliant processes.

What your Days Will Look Like:

• Reviewing financial and operational performance, identifying key issues for clients and stakeholders.
• Working with and supporting Insolvency Practitioners and other team members in our UK team to find solutions to challenges and deliver our work.
• Ensuring statutory compliance and adherence to best practice.
• Liaising with and managing external stakeholders, including company staff, external advisors and key creditors.
• Developing relationships and working with a range of internal colleagues, both UK and overseas based.
• Using both insolvency systems and technology/digital tools to effectively deliver work.
• Attending events to develop technical knowledge or expand your professional network, including formal training courses and seminars, whether delivered internally or externally.

This Role is for you if:

• You are experienced in and enthusiastic about insolvency, with an interest in working with companies and stakeholders in challenging circumstances.
• You have commercial awareness in insolvency situations and a genuine interest in how businesses work, coupled with technical insolvency knowledge and risk management skills.
• You are organised, able to adapt to change and have an ability to project-manage and juggle multiple commitments.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and have strong communication skills.
• You have sound financial analytical skills, including use of Microsoft Excel, as well as strong report-writing skills.
• You stay current with digital tools, including GenAI, that can assist in solving client problems and discovering new work opportunities.
• You have a commitment to continued personal development and helping to develop those in your team.

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.