Job Description
Compliance Assistant - Legal
Part Time
Birmingham (Hybrid)
£30,000 pro rata
Permanent
Outsource UK is recruiting a SRA Compliance Senior Assistant to join a high-performing finance team within a leading national law firm.
This role will provide senior assistant support to help ensure compliance with Solicitor Regulation Authority Accounts Rules (SRA AR) and wider regulatory, policy and procedural requirements.
You will work closely with compliance, finance operations and fee-earning teams while acting as a key point of contact for regulatory and compliance queries.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support monitoring of compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal procedures, including identifying, investigating and assessing potential breaches while maintaining registers and reporting
2. Produce monthly and ad-hoc compliance reports and act as a key support contact across business services and national support teams
3. Review financial matters to identify residual balances, dormant matters and client account issues, supporting remediation activity and ensuring accurate documentation
4. Assist with designated deposit accounts, interest calculations and management of balances requiring charitable donation
5. Provide audit and regulatory support, including annual SRA audit and file reviews, preparation of regulatory forms and follow-up on non-compliance
6. Stay up to date with regulatory developments and undertake ad-hoc research to support ongoing compliance improvements
About You
7. A-level / degree (or equivalent) with strong English and Maths GCSE results
8. Experience within a professional services or legal environment desirable
9. Knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
10. Familiarity with practice management systems (e.g. 3E or similar) advantageous
11. Comfortable using case management and database platforms (e.g. iManage or equivalents)
12. Strong communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
13. Collaborative approach with excellent interpersonal skills
14. Professional, resilient and discreet
15. Proven ability to influence and support process improvement
Benefits
16. Competitive salary (£30,000 pro rata)
17. Hybrid working model
18. Strong progression framework and development opportunities
19. Inclusive and supportive working culture
20. Comprehensive benefits package
Interested?
Apply now to be considered for this opportunity through Outsource UK.
Inclusion Statement:
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
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