Client Money Compliance Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Client Money Compliance Advisor to join their Finance department in Birmingham. This role involves managing client money balances and ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules. Ideal candidates will possess legal industry experience and the ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with stakeholders. The company offers a hybrid working model, generous annual leave, and comprehensive health benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Free private medical insurance

Life assurance

Three-month sabbatical every five years

Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Training and personal development opportunities

Onsite restaurant

Qualifications

• Legal industry experience with a solid understanding of compliance regulations.
• Ability to influence and guide stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client matter reviews to ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules.
• Identify and prevent breaches and risks to the firm.

Skills

SRA Accounts Rules

VAT

Legal Cashiering

Stakeholder Communication

Teamwork

Workload Management

Job description

Job Title: Client Money Compliance Advisor, Birmingham

About the role:

We have a great opportunity for a Client Money Compliance Advisor to join our Finance department within the Client Money Compliance team.

The team is responsible for managing the firm's client money balances. You will conduct client matter reviews to ensure compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and adherence to firm policies and procedures. You will also identify and prevent breaches, potential breaches, and risks to the firm.

About you:

We seek someone with legal industry experience and a solid understanding of SRA Accounts Rules, VAT, and Legal Cashiering. The ability to influence, guide, and advise stakeholders effectively, communicate clearly, and foster positive relationships is essential. Strong teamwork skills, workload management, and an adaptable attitude are also important.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working model (office and remote)
• 25 days annual leave, with options to buy extra days
• Free private medical insurance, with family options
• Life assurance (up to four times salary)
• Three-month sabbatical every five years
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Offices in Birmingham city centre with onsite restaurant
• Training and personal development opportunities

Equal Opportunities:

Gowling WLG is committed to promoting equality and diversity, ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can reach their potential.

Contact:

For queries or to view the full job description, please contact Meg Astley.