Assistant Manager | Restructuring Advisory

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Overall job purpose

The Restructuring Advisory team provides a full range of distressed turnaround and insolvency services including administration, administrative receivership, CVL, MVL, compulsory liquidation and advisory work.

The assistant manager will support colleagues by ensuring that each assignment is carried out efficiently and effectively, that statutory requirements are adhered to, and that creditors and other interested parties receive a quality service in all respects.

In addition, it is envisaged the assistant manager will be able to assist with distressed turnaround and advisory work. The work undertaken by the individual will vary in accordance with the type and circumstances of each project. No two projects are the same and each project will offer the successful applicant the opportunity to gain excellent and varied experience. The work undertaken will generally incorporate assistance with the analysis and assessment of data and documentation, the drafting of advice and liaison with clients and key stakeholders.

We actively invest in the careers of our team members and the assistant manager will also have the opportunity to take part in networking and other business development activity, benefit from an excellent combination of structured and ‘on the job’ training to support their personal and professional development.

Responsibilities
• To assist in distressed turnaround and advisory projects (inc. independent business reviews, options analysis and contingency planning reviews) and administer corporate insolvency and solvent liquidation assignments
• To carry out duties efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm’s procedures and relevant statutory and extra-statutory obligations.
• To communicate any problems in complying with those instructions, or any contentious issues identified, to the colleagues immediately.
• To help to ensure a cost-effective administration of cases and where relevant, realisation of assets by maintaining records promptly and efficiently. To ensure a prompt and appropriate reaction to all correspondence and telephone calls.
• To treat creditors and other interested parties with respect and courtesy, and to practice the principles of excellent client service at all times.
• To record time spent on a regular basis, and to ensure that time charged is consistent with the proper performance of the work.
• To monitor time costs and recommend appropriate billing to colleagues, including processing and ensuring that the necessary approvals are obtained to achieve prompt collection of such fees.
• To perform the firm’s review procedures, ensuring that points raised are adequately and promptly actioned.
• To maintain an awareness of the firm’s other services and to ensure a prompt, courteous and effective liaison with other departments.
• To maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil CPE requirements.
• ACA, ACCA or CPI qualified (desirable but not essential).
• The ability to work as part of a team or independently when required.
• Proactive thinking, problem solving and the ability to self-motivate.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office programmes (or equivalent) and IPS (the latter is desirable but not essential).

Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment in consultation with the individual.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion

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