Experienced Insolvency Administrator

Thomson Cooper Dunfermline, Scotland Posted Nov 1, 2025

Part Time
Hybrid

Job description

Experienced Administrator Opportunity

Are you an experienced Insolvency Administrator looking for a new challenge? Do you want to be part of a team who put their people at the heart of what they do? Then come and join our team as an Insolvency Administrator. At Thomson Cooper our purpose is to “listen, advise and support our clients to achieve their goals” and having the right people on board to deliver that service is key. As a dynamic growing firm, we are looking for people who share our purpose and values to join us and make a positive impact.

THE FIRM

Thomson Cooper is an independent firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across Central Scotland with offices in Edinburgh and Dunfermline We have grown from our small beginnings to now having 8 partners and over 100 staff. In recent years our client portfolio has grown significantly offering all accountancy services from tax advice to debt solutions, for a variety of clients in various sectors.

THE TEAM

At Thomson Cooper we nurture talent and offer training and development opportunities to ensure we get the best from our people. Working in smaller teams helps us maintain personal relationships and our values are at the heart of everything we do.

THE ROLE

The role will involve assisting mangers to administer a portfolio of mainly corporate and potentially some personal insolvency cases with responsibility for your own portfolio of smaller cases. Typical duties will include:

  • Assets – realisation of book debts, property, cash at bank etc.
  • Creditors – dealing with creditor claims and queries.
  • Banks – liaising with the banks to obtain bank balances and bank statements.
  • Employees – assisting in preparing initial employee’s letters, ascertaining employee claims, liaising with employees and the RPS and various pension schemes.
  • HMRC – submitting various returns as necessary.
  • Telephone enquiries – responding to stakeholder queries.
  • General duties to assist in the insolvency team.

    • ABOUT YOU

    Ideally you will have at least 2 to 3 years experience of working within an insolvency team

  • Strong organisational and administration skills
  • Commitment to deliver first class service to clients and colleagues alike
  • Ability to work on own initiative to meet tight deadlines
  • Good IT skills, including software such as MS Office, document management systems and IPS – Cloud (is desirable but not essential – training will be provided.)
  • Strong communication skills both oral and written.
  • Adaptable, with the ability to prioritise workload

    • THE BENEFITS

  • A competitive salary
  • Part-time hours may be available for this role – please indicate if you are seeking a part-time role when applying
  • Hybrid, agile and flexible working practices for eligible roles
  • Workplace Pension and 3 x Life Cover
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to our Reward Gateway
  • Regular one to one meetings to assist personal development
  • Opportunity to participate in our Healthy Working Lives or ESG Groups

    • This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading, independent accountancy firm. This role will be based in our Dunfermline office.

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