Trainee Closing Team Administrator - Brighton

About FRP

FRP is a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Forensic Services, Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate 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.

Role Overview:

As a Trainee Closing Team Administrator, you will support Partners and Directors nationwide in the efficient closure of insolvency cases alongside the Team Manager. This role is in-person, offering valuable exposure to professional services, structured training, and hands-on experience in insolvency administration.

Your responsibilities will include:

Proactive and professional management of a delegated insolvency portfolio, ensuring cases progress in accordance with set timescales

Drafting reports, correspondence, and insolvency documentation to assist the Closings Team Manager

Liaising with directors, creditors, and debtors with professionalism and discretion

Completing statutory tasks and formalities while maintaining strict compliance with deadlines

Keeping checklists updated weekly to track case progression

Monitoring fees to ensure they are drawn regularly in line with creditor resolutions

Upholding strict confidentiality in all client matters

Providing administrative support to ensure case closures are carried out in an effective manner

Adapting to changing workload demands, including occasional overtime when required

Why Join Us?

On the job training to develop technical and professional skills

A supportive team environment with mentorship from experienced professionals

Exposure to the dynamic world of insolvency and professional services

Opportunities for career growth and progression

If you're eager to start a rewarding career in professional services and thrive in a detail-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you!

What we’re looking for:

We value potential as much as experience ! If you have the following attributes, we’d love to hear from you:

At least 2 years of previous office experience

Minim academic qualifications of GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively

A detail-oriented approach, ensuring accuracy in all work

Self-motivation with a positive, proactive attitude

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

A collaborative mindset and a willingness to support colleagues

A good working knowledge of Excel and other IT systems to complete tasks efficiently

Our Values

Straightforward : We provide clear, no-nonsense advice

Confident : Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence

Pragmatic : We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes

Real : We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face

Our Commitment to You and the Environment

At FRP Advisory Group, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on the natural environment.

We are always striving to improve in all areas – whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services — regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.

Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential.

We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.