Apprentice Insolvency Administrator

KBL ADVISORY LIMIED

Sunderland (SR3 3XW)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 February 2026

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Summary

KBL Advisory Limited are a leading firm of Insolvency Practitioners, operating across the UK from five different offices. Our skilled and friendly team is continuing to grow and we are therefore looking to recruit a corporate insolvency Administrator to join our fantastic team.

 

 

 

Wage

£15,600 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
9-5.30pm with one hour lunch – happy to be flexible if they would prefer half hour lunch and finish at 5pm – 37.5 hours per week.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 9 March 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Over time the successful candidate will grow their own portfolio of cases from appointment to closure. Main tasks will vary from case to case, but generally include:

· Working on a portfolio of cases to include a variety of corporate work (Member’s Voluntary Liquidation/Creditor’s   

   Voluntary Liquidations/ Administrations).

· Maintain case files, ensuring they meet with statutory requirements.

· Prepare relevant documentation for review.

· Maintenance of estate cash books, accounting for receipts and payments and bank reconciliations.

· Preparation of VAT returns and reclaim of final VAT refunds after de-registration

· Review and understand company financial statements and management accounts

· Conducting investigations, to include comparison of financial statements to date of insolvency

· Deal with creditor correspondence and claims including trade creditors, HMRC and banks.

· Liaising with employees and assisting with claims and pension matters.

· Maintain and update IPS.

· Responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks as required.

Where you'll work

Suite 118 Regus Building
4 Admiral Way
Sunderland
SR3 3XW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

You will complete the Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship alongside internal training on policies and processes. Attend Acess Training, located on the Team Valley, Gateshead on a monthly basis. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Initiative

About this employer

At KBL Advisory, our number one priority is to make the management of business debt as simple as possible for our clients. We believe every business should receive a balanced perspective and be offered comprehensive solutions when facing financial challenges. 

Our clients trust us because we have the experience, expertise and networks to deliver the best possible solutions for their business in times of uncertainty and distress.

Together our team has over 100 years’ experience in finance, business turnaround and insolvency. We are JIEB qualified Insolvency Practitioners, ACA qualified Chartered Accountants, and have a wealth of experience across all finance arenas. Our business is built upon the successful history we have of helping clients find the most appropriate solutions for their business.

We share the same commitment to work passionately and to the highest of standards, always with integrity and the best interest of our clients at the forefront of what we do.

The insolvency and turnaround sector has been our world for many years and we are proud to play a pivotal role within it.

After this apprenticeship

This position offers the opportunity for long term permanent employment along with career development. For the right candidate the may be an opportunity to complete accountancy and industry specific qualifications.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013765.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)