Trainee Restructuring Administrator Apprentice

FRP ADVISORY TRADING LIMITED

Stockton on Tees (TS18 3TX)

Closes on Friday 29 May 2026

Posted on 20 April 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our experienced Members' Voluntary Liquidation team at FRP Advisory in our Teesside office. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in the professional services sector, develop professional expertise and gain a recognised qualification while working.

 

• Wage:

  £15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm, with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 September 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

The role combines practical, on‑the‑job learning whilst working towards a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship.

As a trainee apprentice, you will be responsible for supporting the Teesside MVL team, working to deliver solvent liquidations for SMEs and large groups based across the UK. Working within this specialist team, you will assist with drafting documentation to allow companies to be placed into solvent liquidation, whilst also documenting and tracking compliance throughout the process alongside the management team.

As you develop and gain more experience, you will begin to start dealing with external professional advisors and liaise with directors and shareholders to agree key dates and provide updates.

Key Responsibilities include

• Perform office administration tasks, including dealing with visitors and handling post
• Respond to incoming calls and correspondence and draft letters and reports as required as part of the MVL case management team
• Assist managers and the wider team with their portfolio of cases, including producing statutory paperwork and other legal documents, managing 'take on' administration processes and maintaining files
• Maintain the case management system and other software to document statutory compliance and transactions
• Diary management and scheduling meetings both internally and with clients
• Producing time cost summaries for statutory reports
• Answering the main office phone during busy periods, transferring calls and passing on messages for staff members

Where you'll work

First Floor No 34 Falcon Court
Preston Farm Business Park
Stockton on Tees
TS18 3TX

Training

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

Training provider

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 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 be working towards the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship which is delivered virtually and attending weekly online live teaching sessions with the training provider. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 5)
• Maths (grade 5)

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
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer

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 and Restructuring 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.

https://www.frpadvisory.com/about-us/who-we-are/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• 25 days’ holiday
• Extra 1 day life event holiday leave
• Life cover 4 x salary
• Auto-enrol pension – currently 5% employer (whole salary) and employee 5% (qualifying range). Not matched

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will earn a Level 3 Business Administration and further progression as an Insolvency Administrator. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027179.

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Closes on Friday 29 May 2026

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