At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compliance activities and manage a team to ensure financial regulations are met.
- Company: Dynamic law firm in Stoke on Trent with a focus on compliance excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £45,000 plus benefits and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a regulated environment with growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring compliance and improving financial processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance compliance, strong communication skills, and team management experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
They are seeking someone experienced to join their team where you will be responsible for leading financial compliance activities across the business, managing a small team, and ensuring regulatory requirements, financial controls and internal processes are effectively maintained.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of Compliance Analysts while acting as a key point of contact for finance and compliance-related matters across the business.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, AML regulations and internal controls, overseeing audits, maintaining compliance records and driving improvements where required.
- Review and strengthen finance processes, controls and procedures to minimise risk, improve efficiency and ensure best practice is maintained.
- Oversee client account balances, banking administration, file closure activities and internal compliance reviews, ensuring accurate record keeping and regulatory compliance.
- Produce and enhance management reporting, providing insight into compliance performance, key risks and areas for improvement.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Compliance and operational teams, providing guidance, resolving queries and supporting consistency across multiple locations when required.
Experience Required
- Previous experience in a Finance Compliance, Risk, Audit or Governance role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
- Strong understanding of working within a regulated environment, with experience gained in legal services, banking, financial services, accountancy or a similar sector.
- Experience managing, coaching, or mentoring a small team.
- Knowledge of financial controls, compliance frameworks, and risk management principles.
- Understanding of SRA Accounts Rules and AML regulations would be beneficial.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
- A proactive and collaborative approach, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Compliance Manager in Stoke-on-Trent employer: GetRecruited UK Ltd
As a Compliance Manager in Stoke on Trent, you will join a dynamic team that values collaboration and continuous improvement. The company offers a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of compliance and financial integrity. With a focus on employee development and a proactive approach to compliance, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact within the organisation.
