About this opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager adept at delivering restructuring and insolvency assignments and cultivating client relationships to join our Restructuring and Insolvency team. This position focuses on leading restructuring and insolvency projects, managing client engagements, and contributing to business development initiatives.
Your responsibilities will include:
Restructuring and Insolvency Projects: Advising clients and directors on options and strategies in solvent, distressed, and insolvent situations; leading a portfolio of corporate insolvency cases; collaborating with partners to deliver tailored solutions.
Client Relationship Management: Maintaining and strengthening relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met with high-quality service and strategic advice.
Project Coordination: Ensuring assignments are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards.
Team Development: Managing and developing team members, oversee resource planning, and support career growth.
Business Development: Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, expanding a network of intermediaries and referral contacts, and contributing to the growth of the Restructuring and Insolvency team and the wider practice.
Technical Expertise: Sharing knowledge, ensuring risk management, and maintaining quality standards.
What we are looking for
Extensive restructuring and insolvency experience.
Experience leading teams and managing client work.
Demonstrable leadership skills.
A track record of capitalising on business development opportunities.
Strong communication and project management skills.
Results-driven with strategic thinking abilities.
Why join us
We are an award-winning certified Great Place to Work® provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, we saw growth of almost 15% over the last 12 months. We are also currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and are the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector.
From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; we offer full services across a diverse range of sectors.
With 9 offices, just under 60 partners, and over 500 people, we have the capability and capacity to meet our clients’ needs. From owner-managed businesses to large businesses we have the full-service expertise to advise our clients.
We are also a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.
Benefits:
30 days holiday plus bank holidays
Extra time off at Christmas - in addition to your annual leave entitlement, we close between Christmas and New Year
Hybrid and flexible working
A contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Critical illness cover
Simply Health cashback plan, including access to a 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events
Numerous opportunities for development
Please contact Sam Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.
We welcome applicants seeking flexible working arrangements, including part‑time working or working from home, to support responsibilities such as caring commitments, further study, or interests outside of work.
We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated with respect, and where differences are understood and celebrated.
The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.
As part of our recruitment process and commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we conduct background checks on all successful applicants. These checks will include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.
For agencies: Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs. Submissions will only be reviewed where a role has been briefed by our Talent Acquisition team.
Skills Required
- Extensive restructuring and insolvency experience
- Experience leading teams and managing client work
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Proven track record in business development and client origination
- Strong communication and project management skills
- Strategic, results-driven mindset
- Right to work in the UK (background checks including references and DBS where applicable)
What We Do
Bishop Fleming is a Top 35 accounting firm in the UK and an award-winning tax practice. We are ranked fifth in the inaugural UK Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and Great Place to Work® Certified. Working with clients throughout the UK and internationally from our offices in the South West and West Midlands, Bishop Fleming is wholly committed to providing businesses and individual clients with the full range of pro-active support and advice. Teams include top experts in wealth management, corporate finance, business recovery and insolvency, business, personal & international tax, payroll services, accounting software solutions, forensic and litigation support, VAT advice and of course, audit assurance & accounts. Specialist sectors include Automotive, Manufacturing, Technology, Hospitality & Leisure, Media, Healthcare & Care Homes, Charities, Education & Not-For-Profit Organisations, Real Estate & Construction and Professional Partnerships. With offices in Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham, Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Truro and Worcester, and additional specialist offices throughout the UK, wherever you are, there’s a Bishop Fleming expert close by. Visit our website for more information: www.bishopfleming.co.uk or please contect with any of our specialists here on LinkedIn for more details about our services and how we can help you or your business. Interested in the latest job vacancies at Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants? Then please visit: careers.bishopfleming.co.uk








