• Fully Remote
• Competitive Salary
• Career Progression

About BABR

BABR was founded by Paul Bailey and Tom Ahmad in 2007, founded on trust and a mission to deliver impactful solutions.

As a team of trusted Insolvency Practitioners, BABR take pride in empowering people to overcome financial challenges. We strive to create a culture where clients feel comfortable discussing their problems, and we provide them with the courage to resolve them.

Role purpose

Preparing documents and managing a portfolio of Insolvency cases under the supervision of a senior administrator or Manager. Effectively communicating with a variety of internal and external stake-holders.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with liquidations, administrations and other formal corporate procedures.

• Assisting senior staff with the administration of their case portfolio.

• Responsible for a small portfolio of cases, most of a similar type and of simple nature.

• Entry onto data system, including creditor, shareholder and employee information.

• Drafting standard documentation/letter packs.

• Preparing case related documents such as progress reports, statement of affairs, SIP6 reports, proposals, final reports etc.

• First draft of statutory reports and proposals.

• Preparation of statutory reports and proposals ready for review by MGR.

• Basic data entry and financial analysis.

• Keeping accurate records and updating case management systems.

• Preparing engagements and issuing to directors/clients.

• Obtain information and draft AML/client due diligence etc.

• Case set up on practice management systems including IPS and document management system.

• Reviewing case diaries and ensuring information up to date.

• Actively managing case progression incorporating pre-appointment, progression and closure.

• Recognising receipts and payments, passing payments to cashiering team for processing.

• Communicating with creditors and other stakeholders.

• Ensuring policies and procedures adhere to applicable regulation and legislation.

• General business acumen coupled with a mindset geared towards continuous improvement and growth.

• A sense of fun with a natural ability to engage with others and promote team spirit.

Job Description 

• Handle confidential information in a professional manner.

• Respond to client queries in a timely manner.

• Attending and/or setting up creditors’ meetings, virtual meetings.

• Ability to forge a positive relationship with directors.

• Drafting ad hoc written communications: – emails and letters.

• Providing general advice to stakeholders on the insolvency process.

• Adhere to statutory compliance and current legislation, best practice and policies and procedures.

• Assisting in the investigation of the conduct of directors and the affairs of the companies in liquidation.

• Manage employee claims with assistance.

• Assisting in the realisation of assets and distribution of funds to creditors.

• Liaise with professional agents.

• Review of company records for investigation purposes.

• Reviewing and updating case checklists.

• Investigating director’s conduct.

• Prepare director’s disqualification reports.

• Understanding of basic cashiering functions.

• Attend meetings with directors to discuss best solution for their company.

• Provide administrative support to more senior staff members.

• Assist more junior staff members with their work and queries.

• Act on instruction and direction from more senior staff.

• Become involved in marketing initiatives and start to grow personal business network.

General skills required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).

• Confident telephone manner – Liaising with directors and stakeholders by telephone.

• Access to full remote working set up including strong internet connection and space for dual monitors.

• Experience with IPS and Virtual Cabinet.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure.

Person Specification

• Courage, integrity and an understanding/respect of entrepreneurial spirit.
• Upholding our company reputation, and increasing positive exposure.
• High levels of empathy, resilience and professionalism.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.

Experience required

1+ Years Insolvency experience but we will certainly consider those with the general skills required and a hunger to learn and progress.