Administration and Compliance Manager (REMOTE)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Manchester seeks an Administration and Compliance Manager to oversee finance, HR, and compliance functions. This remote position offers a dynamic work culture with opportunities for progression and a competitive salary. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience

Excellent benefits, including home working

Supportive, modern working culture

High-quality work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Dynamic and personable individual.
• Experience managing a team/department.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve payments in Business and Commercial Banking.
• Manage recruitment process from requirement specification to signed employment contract.
• Ensure policies meet SRA and government standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork ability

Job description

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Administration and Compliance Manager (REMOTE), Manchester

Client: JMC Legal Recruitment

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ca6ab0c56d83

Job Views: 4

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

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 now seeking to hire an Administration & Compliance Manager.

The Firm

Based in Mayfair, this practice continuously punches well above its weight and has unequalled experience and knowledge for a firm of its size.

They have gone from strength to strength over the past couple of years and show no sign of slowing down.

Culturally, this practice is dynamic and promotes freedom, autonomy and flexibility alongside an entrepreneurial spirit. As a result, there is a collegiate working culture, staff feel valued, and their impact is recognized at all business levels. Staff are rewarded with structured progression and continued opportunities for reward.

In addition, they are very flexible regarding working arrangements, with most people working from home.

The Role

Finance & Subscriptions

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

Human Resources (HR)

• Manage recruitment process from requirement specification to signed employment contract
• Manage BrightHR as the main company contact and 'super-user'
• Liaise with Bright HR regarding discipline and grievance incidents
• Coordinate and approve staff leave/time off
• Company contact for payroll bureau, confirming monthly payroll/changes
• Maintain staff handbook and HR policies
• Company health & safety officer

Information Technology (IT)

• Company contact for IT support (Netbox Digital Management Ltd)
• Arrange provision of IT equipment and maintain IT Asset register
• Company contact for LEAP practice management system
• IT Security Officer (ITSO)

COFA/Compliance

• Must be approved by the SRA for the COFA role
• Ensure policies meet SRA and government standards
• Review and sign off client account reconciliation statements
• Maintain and sign off the Breach Log
• Review LEAP matter records for compliance
• Conduct compliance reviews during the matter lifecycle
• Assist staff with compliance queries

Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Dynamic and personable individual
• Strong communication skills and team work ability
• Experience managing a team/department
• Experience in training or mentoring juniors (advantageous)

Salary & Benefits:

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