Job: Business Debt Advisor, £25,000 – £30,000 plus bonus, Nottingham

ABOUT THE COMPANY & THE ROLE

Bridgewood is a financial solutions specialist providing good quality, ethical debt advice and solutions to individuals and small businesses.  The company was launched in early 2010 and has established a strong position in the market, due to its unique proposition and modus operandi – Bridgewood doesn’t carry out any advertising or direct marketing, but rather works in partnership with creditors and financial intermediaries to ensure that individuals and small businesses get the best possible help at an affordable price.

Bridgewood has achieved notable success with the pub sector, where it supports pub tenants of 3 of the largest pub companies in the UK.  With continued growth in this area Bridgewood is looking for Business Debt Advisors to develop a strong working relationship with intermediaries, including the pub companies, and delivering debt advice and solutions to clients.  Potential clients are also referred by local accountants and law firms.

The Business Debt Advice & Solutions Manager will be responsible for following up on client referrals; providing the appropriate business support and debt advice; and working closely with the delivery teams in Nottingham.  The core solutions will be CVAs and CVLs, as well as informal debt repayment plans and refinancing solutions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish contact and develop a good relationship with the client via face-to-face meetings, building trust and confidence in Bridgewood and the services we provide
• Complete a full appraisal of the business, including level of debt and current trading performance and produce a financial forecast to help identify the options available
• Work with the client to agree the best solution available and initiate delivery of the solution
• Co-ordinate with the Bridgewood delivery teams to ensure that the appropriate solutions are put in place
• Maintain an on-going dialogue with the client to ensure that the most appropriate solution is in place

OTHER INFORMATION

• Hours of work will be 39 hours per week, but the working pattern may vary
• The company is based in Nottingham but there is scope to be based from home
• The candidate will need to own or have full use of a car and have a valid UK driving licence
• Holiday entitlement is 25 days per year

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• At least 2 years experience in business recovery/corporate insolvency
• A very good understanding of all the business recovery solutions available, in particular CVAs and CVLs
• Able to interpret trading accounts and balance sheets, and produce basic cash flow forecasts using Excel
• Good at relationship building and establishing rapport, both with clients and potential referral partners
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word and Excel
• Solid assessment/problem-solving skills

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The candidates, who appear from the information available, to have qualifications, experience and abilities which best match those we are looking for, will be invited to interview.  It is therefore essential for your CV and covering letter to give a full but concise description of the nature, extent and level of the responsibilities you have held.

The selection Board will select the candidate most suitable for appointment.  Their decision will be final.

If you are successful, Bridgewood will carry out enquiries into your eligibility to work in the UK together with other enquiries, to ensure that you are qualified for appointment.

Management reserves the right to change a job description after consultation with the employees concerned

Apply now in the strictest of confidence!