Administration and Compliance Manager (REMOTE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; Manchester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking legal firm seeks an Administration & Compliance Manager, offering a flexible and rewarding work culture. Key responsibilities include managing finance, HR processes, IT support, and compliance matters while promoting a dynamic team environment. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of relevant experience and an ability to lead effectively.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive and friendly work culture

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in administration and compliance.
• Experience in managing a team or department.
• Strong communicator, capable of training or mentoring juniors.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment processes and oversee staff leave.
• Draft financial reports and manage banking approvals.
• Ensure compliance with SRA and government standards.

Skills

Team Management

Communication

Dynamic personality

Job description

Administration and Compliance Manager (REMOTE)

This award-winning firm boasts a modern, forward-thinking approach and a reputation for being a market leader.

Due to increased workflow, they are seeking to hire an Administration & Compliance Manager.

The Firm

Based in Mayfair, this practice consistently exceeds expectations and has extensive experience for a firm of its size.

They have demonstrated growth over recent years and show no signs of slowing down.

The culture is dynamic, promoting freedom, autonomy, and flexibility alongside an entrepreneurial spirit. Staff feel valued, recognized, and rewarded with structured progression and opportunities for advancement.

Most staff work remotely, reflecting their flexible working arrangements.

The Role

Finance & Subscriptions

• Review and approve payments in Business and Commercial Banking;
• Draft monthly financial reports in collaboration with the Accountant;
• Act as the management point of contact for the SRA audit and the production of annual statutory accounts;
• Arrange insurance renewals (PII, Cyber, etc.);
• Manage annual renewal of SRA and CQS registrations.

Human Resources (HR)

• Manage recruitment processes from requirement specification to signed employment contracts;
• Manage BrightHR system, including updates and incident management;
• Coordinate and approve staff leave and time off;
• Serve as the company contact for payroll, confirming monthly payroll changes;
• Maintain staff handbook and HR policies;
• Act as the company health & safety officer.

Information Technology (IT)

• Serve as the company contact for IT support, including ordering and invoicing;
• Arrange IT equipment provision and maintain IT Asset register;
• Manage LEAP practice management system, including licensing and library maintenance;
• Act as IT Security Officer (ITSO).

COFA/Compliance

• Must be approved by the SRA for the COFA role;
• Ensure company policies meet SRA and government standards;
• Review and sign off client account reconciliation statements;
• Maintain and review breach logs and compliance records;
• Assist staff with compliance queries and complex cases.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience;
• Dynamic, personable, and strong communicator;
• Experience managing a team or department;
• Experience in training or mentoring juniors is advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive and negotiable salary based on experience;
• Excellent benefits, including home working;
• Supportive, modern, and friendly work culture;
• High-quality work environment.