Junior Compliance Officer

AMS Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Manchester is looking for a Junior Compliance Officer to provide administrative and operational support to the compliance function. This role involves maintaining compliance registers and assisting with regulatory submissions. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in compliance administration and excellent organisational skills. The position offers a competitive salary and clear opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

23 days annual leave

Birthday off

Clear scope for progression

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced parental pay

Company sick pay

Perkbox membership

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a compliance or regulatory administration role (professional services or financial services preferred).
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance registers, including breaches, incidents, complaints, gifts and hospitality, and policies.
• Track and coordinate regulatory submissions and insurance declarations.
• Support the Group Risk & Compliance function in drafting and updating policies.
• Manage policy version control, review cycles, and document filing.
• Assist with internal communications regarding new or updated policies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

1-2 years’ experience in compliance or regulatory administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Junior Compliance Officer will provide vital administrative and operational support to the Group Risk & Compliance function. The role will ensure that compliance registers, documentation, and training records are accurately maintained, and that regulatory reporting and policy management activities run efficiently and to deadline. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone with early career experience in compliance or professional services to develop within a growing governance and risk function.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance registers, including breaches, incidents, complaints, gifts and hospitality, and policies.
• Track and coordinate regulatory submissions and insurance declarations.
• Support the Group Risk & Compliance function in drafting, formatting, and updating compliance and governance policies.
• Manage policy version control, review cycles, and document filing within SharePoint and other internal systems.
• Assist with the collation of data and documentation for ICAEW, HM, and other regulatory or assurance reviews.
• Coordinate compliance training sessions, including reminders, attendance tracking, and recording completions.
• Assist with internal communications regarding new or updated policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a compliance or regulatory administration role (professional services or financial services preferred).
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with ICAEW or HMRC regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of AML and onboarding processes.
• Experience maintaining policy registers or compliance documentation.
• Interest in progressing towards a compliance monitoring or governance role.

Company Information

AMS Group are a full‑service professional services firm that create value for mid‑market businesses. We do this through our exceptional technical delivery teams and our personalised client approach.

Our is to be the best advisory‑led professional services firm in the mid‑market. We are a fast‑growing and ambitious advisory‑led professional services firm, with a clear strategy for the next phase of our growth plan. Our services within the Group include Audit & Accounting, Tax (Capital Allowances, Private Client, Innovations, Tax Investigations and VAT), and Advisory (Corporate Finance, Business Recovery, Debt Advisory and Insurance). We've achieved 36% year on year growth in revenue, we now employ over 225 employees, with an average client satisfaction score of 98%. We are looking to increase our growth trajectory throughout 2025 and beyond.

AMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 23 days annual leave, rising with length of service
• Birthday off
• Clear scope for progression
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced parental pay based on length of service
• Company sick pay
• Perkbox membership
• Company pension scheme