Restructuring & Insolvency Placement Student - Cardiff

Menzies is an equal opportunities employer which means that we recruit, employ, train, pay, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a first-class team and, to do so, we know that we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.

About us

Menzies LLP is on a mission to be recognised as the leading firm of advisers and accountants to individuals and businesses. Inspiring people through BRIGHTER THINKING is how we sum up the difference we make to our clients. It’s our finance and accounting expertise, combined with strategic commercial thinking with our values as the bedrock of our success. At Menzies LLP we strive to Inspire, Innovate, Collaborate and Empathise. We are proud of having been recognised as one of the best Graduate & Apprenticeship Employers for the past 5 years by JobCrowd.com.

The Placement Programme

At Menzies Restructuring & Insolvency team, we stand for the qualities that power sound decisions. And we believe that behind every good decision, you'll find solid thinking, proven experience and valuable insight. But all the numbers and facts in the world mean nothing without a top team of professionals to make sense of them all.

That's where YOU come in - provided you're incisive, entrepreneurial and up for a challenge. We offer an environment where your talent and perspective matter - where you can make a real impact.

Our Insolvency professionals serve as a Trusted Advisors to individuals, companies, financial sponsors, lenders, creditors and other interested parties providing clear and concise solutions to distressed situations.

The firm prides itself on the experience and responsibility which it offers placement students.

The work is varied, and the placement student will gain exposure to a variety of insolvency procedures such as Administrations, Liquidations (both solvent and insolvent) and personal insolvency cases such as Bankruptcy and Individual Voluntary Arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Using the firm’s established internal systems to produce standard letters and forms on case related matters to comply with all regulatory obligations.

• To deal with correspondence (both written correspondence and telephone calls) in a timely and professional manner.

• To liaise with and provide feedback to creditors, employees and directors of insolvent estates.

• To liaise with solicitors, chattel agents and debt collection agents to ensure asset realisations are maximised.

• To collate information and assist in the preparation of reports.

• To take ownership of their cases and manage their own workload.

• To keep line managers appraised on progress.

• To assist and support other members of the team as required.

• To take an engaging part in the firm and be a part of its “work winning team” ethos.

The job may involve travel to clients’ sites, away from the office.

What do we look for?

• Individuals who are collaborative and eager to take on new challenges

• A minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in any degree discipline

• On track to receive a minimum of 2 x A levels (A-C) and one other A level or equivalent

• 5 GCSEs grades A*-C or 9-4 (including Maths and English Language or equivalent)

• Ability to absorb new information and adapt quickly

• Comfortable working with numbers and demonstrating high attention to detail

• Clear and thoughtful written and verbal communication skills

• Able to explain financial information in an accessible and supportive manner

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What can we offer?

• Agile working policy

• Dress for your day policy

• 23.5 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Structured career development plans

• A vibrant CSR programme & social events to connect with colleagues

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support 24/7

At Menzies LLP, we support individuals from all backgrounds to develop and succeed in their careers. If you are interested in starting your career in Accounts and joining an inclusive team, apply now for our next intake.

Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each role, we may not always be able to respond to your application within a short-term time period. However, every application is reviewed by a member of the Talent Acquisition team against the criteria set-out.

About Menzies LLP

We are a UK-based business advisory and accountancy firm with international reach, delivering audit, tax, compliance, advisory, financial planning and transaction services. With over 750 people and a turnover of £80m, we’re known for our sector expertise, collaborative approach, and commitment to exceptional client service.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We invest in career development, mentoring, and wellbeing, offering adaptable working and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance.

Guided by our Brighter Thinking approach, our Partner-led teams combine deep expertise with curiosity and empathy to help clients achieve their ambitions. We go beyond compliance to deliver innovative, strategic solutions that drive lasting success for UK and international businesses.