Financial Compliance Manager

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in London is seeking an experienced Financial Compliance Manager to oversee compliance with Solicitors' Accounts Rules and strengthen financial controls. This role allows for part-time hybrid working and offers an opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders in a collaborative environment. Applicants should have extensive experience in financial compliance within a law firm and a recognized finance qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years compliance experience in a law firm.
• Excellent understanding of financial regulations.
• Confident in engaging with team members at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reconciliations of client accounts.
• Manage the breach log and escalate issues.
• Draft firm-wide financial compliance policies.
• Conduct internal reviews and audits.

Skills

Compliance experience within a law firm

Understanding of Solicitors' Accounts Rules

Policy drafting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Recognised finance/accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Job description

Overview

Pentagon Talent are working with a well-established and respected law firm to recruit a skilled Financial Compliance Manager to join their Finance function. This important position will focus on safeguarding compliance with the Solicitors' Accounts Rules, strengthening financial controls, and supporting colleagues across the business with expert guidance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key role within a collaborative environment where finance and compliance are held in high regard, and where you will be working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure best practice is consistently applied.

This role can be part time, 3 or 4 days with hybrid working being flexible for part time but 2 days a week in the office for a full-time employee.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and review reconciliations of client accounts, ensuring any variances are identified, investigated and resolved promptly.
• Manage and maintain the breach log, escalating matters to the COFA and supporting reporting obligations to the SRA.
• Draft, review and update firm-wide financial compliance policies and process notes in line with regulatory updates.
• Carry out internal reviews and sample audits to test compliance, highlighting risks and implementing control improvements where necessary.
• Support external audit activity and respond to regulatory queries in relation to financial compliance.
• Deliver training and refresher sessions for lawyers and support staff, ensuring clear understanding of client money rules and responsibilities.
• Produce regular management information reports, highlighting trends, breaches and remediation progress.

Qualifications and Skills

• Have substantial experience in a similar compliance-focused role within a law firm (at least 5 years).
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the Solicitors' Accounts Rules and wider financial regulations.
• Be confident in drafting policy documents, delivering training, and engaging with colleagues at all levels.
• Bring strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail, combined with a pragmatic approach.
• Hold (or be working towards) a recognised finance/accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA.
• Be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing deadlines effectively.

About the Firm

You will be joining a firm with an outstanding track record across a number of practice areas, and a Finance team that plays a critical role in its success. The culture is supportive, approachable and professional, with a real emphasis on collaboration, development and wellbeing.

This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Financial Compliance Manager who wants to make a real impact and grow their career within a progressive and respected legal environment.

How to Apply

Please contact Finlay Clark on 0207 419 8939 for more information.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.