Compliance Administrator

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Wigan is seeking a Compliance Administrator to join their growing team. This full-time role involves managing compliance processes, onboarding new clients, and ensuring adherence to legal standards. The position offers a flexible working schedule, allowing for tailored start and finish times, and includes a range of benefits such as a salary sacrifice pension scheme, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a reputable firm.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Life Assurance

20 – 25 days holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to training courses

Annual professional subscription fee

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar administrative role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding process of new clients and engagement letters.
• Conduct compliance audits and handle suspicious activity reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive teamwork

Knowledge of CreditSafe

Knowledge of DocuSign

Job description

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Recruiting for a well-established chartered accountants based in Wigan, who due to continued expansion throughout the business are now looking to hire on a permanent full-time basis for an experienced Compliance Administrator. The standard working pattern for this position is fully office-based, Monday to Friday, with flexible start and finish times between 8am and 6pm, such as 8am – 4pm or 9am – 5pm.

What the role will entail

As a Compliance Administrator, you will work as part of an administration team, proactively managing your own tasks, collaborating with others, and communicating regularly with managers, senior managers, directors, and partners to ensure efficiency.

1. Onboarding process of new clients
2. Manage letters of engagement process
3. Assist administration team with ad-hoc tasks
4. Reception cover when required (daily lunch cover and holiday cover)
5. Implement and maintain effective compliance administration
6. Shape internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements
7. Collaborate with internal teams to assess risk
8. Conduct compliance audits and cold file reviews
9. Handle and report suspicious activity
10. Assist with regulatory inspections and external assessments
11. Review engagement letters for completeness

To be successful

To be considered for this position, you should ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar administrative role.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively
• Be a proactive member of the team
• Knowledge of CreditSafe and DocuSign is desirable

What benefits will you receive

You will be joining a well-established and growing business which offers:

• Highly competitive salary
• Flexible working week between 8am and 6pm, with employees able to choose their start and finish times within these hours
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Additional discounts and offers through our pension/benefits provider
• Clear development pathway and training
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, such as counselling services, bereavement support, virtual GP, annual eye test, and flu vaccination
• Group Life Assurance
• 20 – 25 days holiday entitlement upon entry, plus 8 Public Bank Holidays and 1 Company Day
• Access to training courses and webinars through our training provider
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual professional subscription fee to approved professional bodies (if required as part of the job)

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