Compliance Auditor

Hays PLC; Preston; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading professional body for property agents as a Compliance Auditor in a remote role with required travel. You will be pivotal in upholding legislative standards and assisting member firms in managing compliance effectively. The position offers competitive salary and an opportunity to influence compliance practices within the property sector.

Benefits

23 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 2 years

Company sick pay

Birthday leave

Health cashplan including employee assistance programme

Insurance (death in service) - 4 x annual salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting, auditing, or a related field.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with legislation like Anti-Money Laundering and Client Money Protection.
• Produce detailed written reports for the Compliance Manager.
• Advise on compliance matters and support firms in achieving regulatory standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Compliance Auditor | Remote | Some Travel Required | from £35-£40k PA DOE | Experience Required

Your new company

You will be working for a leading professional body for property agents, committed to promoting the highest standards in the industry. As part of our Compliance Team, you'll be joining a respected organisation that supports its members in meeting legislative and regulatory obligations. Working to protect consumers and raise standards across the property sector through guidance, education, and robust compliance monitoring.

Your new role

As a Compliance Auditor, you will play a key role in ensuring that member firms are managing their client accounts in line with the Conduct and Membership Rules. You will carry out a combination of site visits and desk-based reviews to inspect client account records and accounting procedures.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring compliance with legislation such as Anti-Money Laundering, Client Money Protection, and Energy Performance Certificate requirements.
• Identifying procedural weaknesses and recommending improvements.
• Producing detailed written reports for the Compliance Manager and members.
• Advising on compliance matters and supporting firms in achieving regulatory standards.
• Contributing to risk-based inspection planning and the development of compliance strategies.
• Liaising with Compliance Case Officers on significant breaches.
• Representing the company at meetings and events, and occasionally contributing to media and policy content.

You'll work independently, manage your own workload, and help shape the future of compliance within the organisation.
This is a remote working role, with 2 days travel per month to Warrick.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in accounting, auditing, or a related field
• A degree-level education
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and a commitment to high standards

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll benefit from:

• A varied and impactful role within a respected professional body
• The opportunity to influence compliance practices across the property sector
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to contribute to policy development and professional guidance
• The chance to represent the company at industry events and contribute to thought leadership
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 2 years and 28 after 5 years.
• Company sick pay
• Birthday leave
• Health cashplan including an employee assistance programme
• Insurance (death in service) - 4 x annual salary
• Up to £40k per annum.

What you need to do now

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