Full job descriptionCompany DescriptionAbout FRP
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 and Restructuring 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.
Job DescriptionRole overview
FRP is seeking a Graduate/Trainee Insolvency Administrator to join our Contentious Insolvency (CI) team. The CI team specialises in investigating wrongdoing, tracing hidden or dissipated assets and identifying and pursuing legal claims to maximise recoveries.
This role involves supporting the CI team across a portfolio of cases including administrations, liquidations and bankruptcies, assisting with necessary day-to-day administration tasks, preparation of case documents and correspondence, liaising with various stakeholders and assisting investigations and asset recovery strategies, under supervision.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide administrative support to the CI team across a portfolio of cases under supervision.
*Operate and update case management software.
*Assisting with necessary day-to-day administration tasks and ad hoc matters/tasks as delegated.
*Assisting with investigations into the conduct and actions of bankrupts, directors, companies and others, the realisation of assets, the distribution of funds, and more generally, case progression.
*Preparation of case documents, including statutory documents and routine case correspondence using standard templates.
*Liaising directly with creditors, directors, bankrupts, employees and agents, with guidance as necessary.
*Monitoring and progressing diary lines, completing case reviews, checklists and progress reports.
*Prioritising own workload to ensure deadlines are met.
Qualifications*An expected or obtained 1st or 2:1 degree, or alternatively, expected or obtained two A-levels (or an equivalent qualification) for non-graduates
*Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
*Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
*A genuine willingness to learn.
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
*Keen attention to detail with an interest in investigations, research and solving problems.
Additional InformationOur Values
*Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice
*Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence
*Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes
*Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face
Our Commitment to You and the Environment
At FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on the natural environment.
We are always striving to improve in all areas – whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services — regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.
Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential.
We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.