The public sector client is looking to recruit a Financial Examiner/Investigator for a short term temporary contract, up until the end of November 2023, that could possibly be extended thereafter.  The assignment is partially hybird, however, the successful candidate will be expected to be based at the office in Chatham, at least 2 days a week. This job sits inside IR35.

The appointee will be involved in the investigation and administration of insolvent estates, which includes individuals subject to bankruptcy and companies subject to compulsory liquidation.

About the client: The Insolvency Service is an executive agency sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade. Our principal role is to deliver economic confidence; we do this by supporting those in financial distress, tackling financial wrongdoing and maximising returns to creditors. The Insolvency Service incorporates the network of Official Receivers for England & Wales.

• You will have an accountancy/financial background. Appropriate legal experience would also be an advantage.
• You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, being able to interrogate accounting information (which may be incomplete) recognise patterns and trends, to draw key conclusions from a wide range of evidence and data.
• You will have a keen eye for detail and a tenacious approach to your work.
• You will have an inquisitive mind and be able to constructively challenge at all levels to achieve the right results.
• You will be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of stakeholders including bankrupts, creditors, and directors in order to progress cases and establish information.
• You will have excellent drafting skills, enabling you to produce high quality, clear and professional written materials e.g. letters to solicitors, clear recommendations on cases.
• You will be highly motivated, with an ability to work independently and at pace managing a caseload.
• Candidates should note that whilst the role is based in a single location (Chatham) there is a degree of flexibility required to meet the needs of the business – for example visiting trading premises which can be a short notice.

This Examiner/Investigator role is key to driving forward a key deliverable: the maximising of returns to creditors, by carrying out investigations aimed at identifying, protecting, and realising assets for the benefit of the Insolvent estates. Specifics of the role include:

• Interrogation and analysis of accounting records and other documents to identify potential recoveries such as antecedent payments, director loan accounts, claims for misfeasance.
• Making enquiries of appropriates parties to establish details of potential asset recoveries.
• Liaising with solicitors, stakeholders and colleagues on recovery matters.
• Making recommendations and decisions on recovery actions taking into account legal and commercial considerations and the Official Receiver’s statutory duties in each case.
• Preparing and reviewing court reports.
• Reporting any misconduct identified to the appropriate enforcement body and liaising on any resultant investigation.
• Keeping an audit trail of case progress and recommendations on the Service’s case database.

The successful candidate will have a valid DBS or be willing to apply for one if successfully shortlisted and a job offer is made and accepted.