At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compliance activities and manage a team to ensure financial regulations are met.
- Company: Reputable professional services organisation with a strong industry presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £40,000 plus additional benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in financial compliance.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance compliance and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
A well-established professional services organisation with a strong reputation within its sector is seeking someone experienced to join their team where you will be responsible for leading financial compliance activities across the business, managing a small team, ensuring regulatory requirements, financial controls and internal processes are effectively maintained.
This is a great opportunity for someone from a Finance Compliance Officer, Compliance Team Leader, Legal Compliance Officer, Compliance Analyst Manager, Senior Compliance Officer or similar.
The 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.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.
Senior Compliance Officer in Stoke-on-Trent employer: GetRecruited UK Ltd
Join a well-established professional services organisation in Stoke on Trent, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative work culture that values compliance excellence. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while benefiting from competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. This role not only offers a chance to enhance your skills in a regulated environment but also allows you to make a meaningful impact within the organisation and its clients.
