Regulatory Compliance Finance Manager

Davies; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Finance Manager to enhance operational excellence and lead compliance efforts. This role involves managing a team, overseeing regulatory standards, and contributing to finance system upgrades. Join a collaborative environment that values innovation and work-life balance.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare - 24/7 online GP and mental health support

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

Pension Contribution

Employee Resource Groups

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-volume legal finance environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAR, LSI, and LSNI compliance.
• Experience working with auditors and managing regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Legal Cashiers.
• Oversee all regulatory compliance in line with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting on payments and client account balances.

Skills

Legal finance experience

Knowledge of SAR, LSI, LSNI compliance

Leadership skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Job description

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Regulatory Compliance Finance Manager

Application Deadline: 26 May 2025

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

About the Role
Keoghs is seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Finance Compliance Manager to lead our regulatory compliance efforts across all legal entities and jurisdictions. This is a pivotal role as we embark on an exciting journey to upgrade our finance systems and enhance operational excellence.

You'll be a subject matter expert and a key contributor in aligning our finance processes with regulatory standards and client expectations, while managing a small team of experienced Legal Cashiers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Legal Cashiers, ensuring high performance and smooth transition to our new finance system.
• Oversee all regulatory compliance in line with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR), LSI, and LSNI.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting on out-of-office payments and client account balances.
• Maintain and review the internal breach register, ensuring thorough documentation, investigation, and resolution.
• Coordinate and support external SAR audits, including site visits to our Belfast office.
• Provide training and updates on regulatory compliance across the team and wider firm.
• Handle complex internal and external finance queries with professionalism and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the Head of Finance and other managers on system upgrades and future integrations.
• Support the onboarding of new clients and acquisitions from a finance compliance perspective.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Proven experience in a high-volume legal finance environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAR, LSI, and LSNI compliance.
• Experience working with auditors and managing regulatory audits.
• Previous involvement in finance system upgrades (ideally 3E).
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing direct reports.
• Excellent time management, communication, and analytical skills.
• A proactive, innovative mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.

Why Join Keoghs?

• Be part of a forward-thinking legal firm with a strong reputation.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape the future of our finance systems and processes.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.

Job Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation