EXCLUSIVE : HEAD OF COMPLIANCE & RISK FOR FIRM OF ACCOUNTANTS- ACCOUNTANCY / LAW FIRM IN HOUSE [...]

Compliance Recruitment Solutions (Dublin, Geneva, London & Madrid); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid sized firm of Chartered Accountants in London is seeking a Head of Compliance & Risk to oversee compliance processes and manage AML, GDPR, and internal control frameworks. This leadership role requires a strong background in compliance, ideally within the accountancy or legal sectors, as well as experience in coordinating training for staff. Offering a competitive salary and a hybrid working environment, this position is an excellent opportunity to influence a rapidly expanding firm.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance within an accountancy or legal sector.
• Chartered Accountant with financial services AML or compliance experience.
• Ability to manage and train staff on compliance-related processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage ICAEW compliance requirements and training.
• Ensure internal processes align with regulations.
• Oversee ongoing Anti-Money Laundering reviews.
• Coordinate training for employee compliance.
• Prepare for external inspections related to compliance.

Skills

In-house compliance experience

Anti-Money Laundering knowledge

Understanding of GDPR

Training and development coordination

Job description

Job Description

EXCLUSIVE: HEAD OF COMPLIANCE & RISK FOR FIRM OF ACCOUNTANTS – ACCOUNTANCY / LAW FIRM IN HOUSE COMPLIANCE EXP (OR CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT WITH FIN SERVICES AML OR COMPLIANCE EXP) REQUIRED

£100K - £120K + bens & bonus Hybrid (Baker Street / Finchley Road area)

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We are exclusively recruiting for our client, a friendly and rapidly expanding mid sized firm of Chartered Accountants now looking to hire their first external Head of Compliance. In a varied and responsible role, duties will include:

• Manage all ICAEW requirements (full training provided if not covered before)
• Ensure all internal processes and controls are in line with all regulations and practice assurance obligations.
• Oversee the process for ongoing Anti-Money Laundering reviews.
• Work with HR to ensure the relevant employee compliance training is in carried out and logged e.g. AML, Criminal Finances, GDPR, anti bribery,
• Work with department heads to ensure CPD is carried out in line with Practice Assurance obligation
• With Operations, ensure all internal processes and procedures are compliant with GDPR regulations & manage all subject access data requests.

Work with and coordinate key stakeholders in the business to prepare for any external inspections which are carried out in relation to the above areas.