Department: Insolvency & Business Recovery
Location: CG & Co – Byrom Street, Manchester
Reports to: Insolvency Manager / Licensed Insolvency Practitioner
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About CG & Co
CG & Co is a specialist insolvency and business recovery practice providing expert advice and solutions to businesses and individuals facing financial challenges. We pride ourselves on delivering a professional, personal and commercially focused service, supporting clients through complex situations with integrity and expertise.
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a highly motivated Graduate Insolvency Associate to join our expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate looking to build a long-term career within insolvency and restructuring.
The Role
The Graduate Insolvency Associate will provide administrative and technical support to the Insolvency Team while developing the knowledge and practical experience required to become a skilled insolvency professional.
Working closely with Licensed Insolvency Practitioners, Managers and Case Administrators, you will gain exposure to a wide variety of personal and corporate insolvency cases and receive structured training and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the administration of corporate and personal insolvency appointments.
- Prepare statutory documentation and reports.
- Liaise professionally with directors, creditors, debtors, solicitors and other stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper case files.
- Assist with investigations into company affairs and financial records.
- Review financial information and supporting documentation.
- Prepare correspondence and case-related documentation.
- Carry out statutory filing requirements within prescribed deadlines.
- Attend meetings with clients and stakeholders where appropriate.
- Assist with asset realisation activities.
- Conduct research and gather information to support case progression.
- Ensure compliance with insolvency legislation, regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
- Support the wider team with general administrative duties as required.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- Minimum 2:1 Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in one of the following disciplines:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Business Management
- Economics
- Law
- Mathematics
- A related business discipline
Essential Skills & Experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- High level of numeracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Professional and confident approach.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Desirable
- Previous office or placement experience.
- Knowledge of insolvency or restructuring (not essential).
- Experience analysing financial information.
- Full UK driving licence.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
- Curious with a commercial mindset.
- Professional and trustworthy.
- Resilient and adaptable.
- Highly organised.
- Able to build positive working relationships.
- Customer-focused.
- Motivated to pursue a long-term career in insolvency.
Training & Development
CG & Co is committed to developing future insolvency professionals. The successful candidate will receive:
- Structured on-the-job training.
- Mentoring from experienced Insolvency Practitioners.
- Exposure to a wide range of insolvency cases.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Support towards relevant professional qualifications, including the Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency (CPI) and, where appropriate, the Joint Insolvency Examination Board (JIEB) pathway.
Why Join CG & Co?
At CG & Co, you'll become part of a supportive and collaborative team where your development is genuinely valued. We offer the opportunity to gain hands-on experience from day one, working alongside experienced professionals on a diverse range of insolvency and business recovery cases. If you're ambitious, eager to learn, and looking to build a rewarding career in insolvency, we'd love to hear from you.
Minimum Entry Requirement: Applicants must hold (or be predicted to achieve) a minimum 2:1 Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university.
Pay: £24,420.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
