Compliance Manager

Marc Daniels; Grove; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international organisation is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager for their European Shared Services team. This 12-month fixed-term contract is ideal for qualified accountants or those with substantial compliance experience. Responsibilities include managing SOX audits, ensuring compliance, and improving efficiency across processes. The role requires a strong background in audit, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with ERP systems. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, as well as opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits package

Professional and personal development opportunities

Collaborative, multicultural environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with a strong background in audit.
• Experience managing SOX compliance and governance frameworks.
• Excellent IT skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage SOX audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Review control evidence for compliance across shared services.
• Improve efficiency and compliance frameworks.

Skills

Audit expertise

SOX compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Organizational ability

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

We're delighted to be working with a leading international organisation that is looking for an experienced Compliance Manager to join their European Shared Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong audit and SOX expertise to step into a commercial environment and make a real impact.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, ideal for a qualified accountant moving from practice into industry or for someone with solid compliance experience seeking a new challenge.

Responsibilities

• Manage SOX audits and coordinate with divisional, internal, and external auditors
• Review control evidence and ensure compliance across shared services
• Standardise processes to improve efficiency and strengthen compliance frameworks
• Provide reports and feedback to senior management on control effectiveness
• Support risk identification and remediation planning
• Communicate governance changes and compliance requirements across the business

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Background in audit (Big 4 experience advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and governance frameworks
• Experience with ERP systems and strong IT skills
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational ability
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail
• Desirable: Shared services experience, ISO 9000 knowledge, or a second European language.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Work within a collaborative, multicultural environment
• Join a forward-thinking business committed to growth, inclusion, and continuous improvement