Advisory Analyst

We are currently recruiting an Advisory Analyst to support our Business Advisory team in Manchester. This is a unique opportunity to start your career or continue your development as an integral part of a rapidly expanding and ambitious business, where we tailor career opportunities to empower you to meet your full potential.

Leonard Curtis is a market-leading professional services provider operating across the UK and offshore. Since our inception, we have supported business owners and their advisers by offering practical, tailored advice. Our expert team delivers strategic support in restructuring and insolvency, funding, legal, and business services from 29 offices across the UK. We are proud to be the largest independent restructuring firm in the country.

At Leonard Curtis, we've created a supportive and empowering environment that allows you to be your authentic self, build confidence, and shape the career you want.

Role Description

The main focus for the Business Advisory team is to help businesses struggling with VAT, PAYE/NI and other HMRC arrears, that typically arise as a direct result of bad debts, a significant decline in turnover, sector challenges or the insolvency of key clients. You will work in the specialist business advisory team with a proven track record of successfully negotiating with HMRC, enabling repayment plans, and helping businesses survive and recover.

Our team provides expert services in cash management, interim management consultancy, and introductions to asset-based lenders. The successful candidate will assist in delivering these services and play a vital role in supporting clients through periods of financial difficulty.

Supporting the delivery of high-quality solutions to clients and encourage collaborative working with Restructuring and Insolvency, Funding, Business Services and Legal teams within Leonard Curtis.

The specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Preparing P&L accounts and cash flow forecasts for repayment of debts to HMRC
• Preparing / drafting reports for HMRC negotiations and short-form business reviews
• Liaising regularly with business owners and directors to obtain critical accounting and sales information
• Assisting Leonard Curtis managers and directors with cash management strategies for distressed businesses
• Liaising with prospective asset based lenders and other funders, providing sales projections and forecasts
• General filing and setting up of cases

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to assist on a range of projects with regular interaction with clients, banks, advisors, and other service lines. This will include:

• Assisting with day-to-day management of transaction processes, including the preparation of information packs, management presentations, financial analysis, and client communications
• Financial modelling and analysing business forecasts

Skills required

• Previous experience within debt advisory or restructuring is not required, we are looking for an inquisitive, client focused individual to join our team with full training provided to support your career development.
• If you are either a recent A-Level student or recent graduate (ideally with a degree related to accounting, finance, business or another relevant subject), we want to hear from you
• Self-driven with a positive outlook
• Motivated and proactive with the ability to work well both alone and as part of a team
• Strong organisation and planning skills with ability to work to deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Sound financial knowledge and numerical skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

What we will give you

• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
• Contributory pension scheme (3% company contribution)
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday leave
• 2 giving back days per year

Learning and Development
Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from online learning modules to external training.

Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity is a core business imperative of the group. We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employ the best professional for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows the group to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports our business's growth and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.

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yourself

Be yourself every day, in everything you do. Have confidence in what you're capable of and what you bring to the team.

Be the
difference

Care about the work you do and the people we do it for. Treat people with compassion and strive to get the best outcomes.

Inspire
each other

Bring positivity to your work and your working relationships. Collaborate with an open mind and a commitment to achieve great things together.

Our process Stage 1

All businesses encounter health problems. These may be short term and through no fault of the directors, they may result from under investment or over ambitious expansion. These ailments aren't always critical. They might be just a blip. But leaving them unchecked is a risky business. The sooner you speak to us, the more we can do to improve your situation. We fully recognise that business difficulties arise from a broad range of factors which are sometimes outside of the directors/business owners control.

Stage 2

All businesses encounter health problems. These may be short term and through no fault of the directors, they may result from under investment or over ambitious expansion. These ailments aren't always critical. They might be just a blip. But leaving them unchecked is a risky business. The sooner you speak to us, the more we can do to improve your situation. We fully recognise that business difficulties arise from a broad range of factors which are sometimes outside of the directors/business owners control.

Stage 3

All businesses encounter health problems. These may be short term and through no fault of the directors, they may result from under investment or over ambitious expansion. These ailments aren't always critical. They might be just a blip. But leaving them unchecked is a risky business. The sooner you speak to us, the more we can do to improve your situation. We fully recognise that business difficulties arise from a broad range of factors which are sometimes outside of the directors/business owners control.

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