About FRP
At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory, and Real Estate 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.
Job DescriptionRole overview
As a Trainee in the Formal Restructuring team, you will be responsible for supporting your colleagues’ case portfolio. Your primary goal is to ensure all statutory obligations are met and the Insolvency Practitioner's (IP) duties are upheld to maximise returns for creditors. You will support on caseloads efficiently and effectively, managing your workload independently and meeting critical deadlines, which requires excellent organisational skills. Maintaining a commercial perspective is essential to uphold the firm's reputation and standards. Collaboration with managers, IPs, and other team members is crucial to ensure cases progress smoothly and close in a timely manner.
As you develop and gain more experience, you will begin to start managing your own cases and will be supported on these cases by more senior colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities will vary case to case but are likely to include:
- Issuing statutory documentation in accordance with case diaries
- Communicating with creditors to address any queries
- Preparation of reports, in line with insolvency legislation and best practice (training will be given)
- Managing own workload to ensure deadlines are met whilst ensuring that work is completed with accuracy and to a high standard
- Taking responsibility and proactive management of ongoing compliance of cases
- Provide ongoing support and assistance to other members of the team
- Attending site visits as and when required
- Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with accountants/agents/banks/lawyers/financial institutions
- An expected or obtained 1st or 2:1 degree, or alternatively, two A‑levels (or an equivalent qualification) for non‑graduates
- GCSE English and Mathematics grade 5 or above
- Ability to exhibit our core values of being clear, honest and considered in your approach to work
- Highly motivated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills when engaging with clients and colleagues
- 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
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.
