Compliance Administrator

Hays; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Administrator to join their expanding team in Wigan. This full-time role involves managing compliance processes, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to legal requirements. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of administrative experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The company offers a highly competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

20-25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to training courses

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual professional subscription fees

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an administrative role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding process and compliance training requirements.
• Conduct compliance audits and assist with regulatory inspections.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Knowledge of CreditSafe

Knowledge of DocuSign

Job description

Compliance Administrator | Wigan | Permanent - Full Time | Highly competitive salary

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. Standard working pattern for this position is fully office-based Monday to Friday working 37.5 hours, with full flexibility on start and finish times between 8am and 6pm, e.g., 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm.

What the role will entail

As 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 efficient operations. Your responsibilities will include:

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

To be successful

Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar administrative role. Essential skills include:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
3. Excellent organizational and time management skills
4. High attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
5. A proactive team member
6. Knowledge of CreditSafe and DocuSign is desirable

What benefits will you receive

You will join a well-established and growing business offering:

1. Highly competitive salary
2. Flexible working hours between 8am and 6pm, with options to choose your start and finish times
3. Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
4. Additional discounts and offers through our benefits provider
5. Clear development pathways and training
6. Employee Assistance Programme with lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including counselling, bereavement support, virtual GP, annual eye test, and flu vaccination
7. Group Life Assurance
8. 20-25 days holiday plus 8 public bank holidays and 1 company day
9. Access to training courses and webinars
10. Cycle to Work Scheme
11. Annual professional subscription fees for approved professional bodies (if required)