Governance & Compliance Associate

ACCA Careers; Halfway House; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking an Associate Executive in the United Kingdom to support governance, records, and client service responsibilities. The role focuses on documentation, board materials, and compliance tasks within a fast-paced financial services environment.

Ideal candidates will hold an ACA/ACCA qualification (or be substantially completed), have 0–1 years’ experience, and demonstrate strong organization, communication, and multitasking abilities in a global, client-focused setting.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of working experience in Global Business Sector or audit is a plus.
• Holds a degree or has completed/substantially completed ACA or ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrate a client service mindset when servicing the client.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Good written and spoken communications skills.
• Able to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Goal-oriented and an organized team player.
• Quick learner and adaptable to different environments.
• Well organized with ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining proper records in accordance with internal and legal requirements.
• Convene meetings of directors/shareholders; prepare Board papers with high quality deliverables.
• Verify minutes drafted by team members.
• Ensure final deliverables to client are 100% correct in terms of quality and accuracy.
• Develop full awareness of individual clients and their requirements.
• Complete and follow up on Certification, Notarisation, Apostillation, Consularisation of documents timely.
• Maintain bank accounts, including opening, initiating transfers, liaising with banks.
• Ensure day-to-day matters are performed timely and satisfactorily including monitoring tasks.
• File statutory actions with FSC, ROC and other bodies as required.
• Perform customer due diligence (CDD) per AML Code and maintain CDD list for all companies.
• Coordinate work of team members effectively.

Skills

ACA/ ACCA

Client service

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Education

Degree/ACA/ACCA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Apex Group is seeking an Associate Executive in the United Kingdom to support governance, records, and client service responsibilities. The role focuses on documentation, board materials, and compliance tasks within a fast-paced financial services environment.

Ideal candidates will hold an ACA/ACCA qualification (or be substantially completed), have 0–1 years’ experience, and demonstrate strong organization, communication, and multitasking abilities in a global, client-focused setting.