Legal Senior Compliance Officer
Stoke on Trent - Office Based
Up to 40,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
Get Recruited are recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional services organisation with a strong reputation within its sector.
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, 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.
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