Trainee Insolvency Administrator

About 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.

Role overview

We are seeking a Trainee Insolvency Administrator based in Edinburgh to support the Scottish team. 

As a Trainee Insolvency Administrator, you will be involved in various aspects of insolvency case work with a portfolio including Administrations and Liquidations. The successful candidate will support colleagues on a wide range of administrative and investigative work across various corporate insolvency cases. As you develop, you will take on a wider client-facing role.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Managers and the wider team with their portfolio of cases including:-

• Producing statutory paperwork and other legal documents
• Managing 'take on' administration processes
• Maintaining files and ensuring cases are fully compliant and reviewed appropriately
• Managing case diaries
• Drafting letters and statutory reports
• Assisting with processing of insolvency receipts and payments
• Preparing fee analyses
• Completing investigation reports in relation to directors' conduct
• Completing checklists associated with case management
• Responding to creditor queries, agreeing claims and processing of creditor distributions

There will also be an opportunity to assist in a wide range of tasks on new insolvency appointments including attending company premises and liaising with creditors, landlords, asset funders and employees.

As a result the successful applicant should hold a valid drivers' licence.

• Higher English and Mathematics 'B' grade or above
• Highly motivated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills when engaging with clients and colleagues
• Ability to exhibit our core values of being clear, honest and considered in your approach to work
• Strong risk and compliance focus
• A high level of personal responsibility and resilience
• An enthusiastic team player and a willingness to work flexibly with colleagues to deliver work on time
• Diligent with keen attention to detail and a professional approach to work
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work with a genuine willingness to learn
• Excellent organisational and administration skills with good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Insolvency experience gained within another firm is advantageous but not essential.

Our 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.