Senior AML Manager - Accountancy (12 Month FTC)

Clear IT Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in London is seeking a Senior AML Manager on a 12-month contract. This key role will oversee the onboarding process, ensure compliance with AML regulations, and lead a newly established team. Ideal candidates will have extensive AML experience, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of UK AML regulations. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

25 days' holiday + additional Christmas closure

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an AML role within a professional services environment.
• Proven experience managing and developing teams.
• Deep knowledge of UK AML regulations and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the onboarding process for all new clients.
• Managing, coaching, and developing AML managers and compliance staff.
• Reviewing client take-on procedures and ensuring accurate documentation.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Solid communication skills

IT proficiency, particularly in MS Office

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A highly respected Accountancy firm is seeking a Senior AML Manager to join their firm on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a key role reporting into the Head of Onboarding & Deputy MLRO, with responsibility for ensuring compliance, developing policies and procedures, and embedding best practice across the firm.

The role

You will play a central part in developing and running the newly established onboarding team, ensuring robust compliance with AML regulations and supporting the wider business with client due diligence. This is both a leadership and hands-on role, requiring strong technical knowledge and the ability to guide colleagues through complex compliance requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversight of the onboarding process for all new clients.
• Managing, coaching, and developing AML managers and compliance staff.
• Reviewing and performing client take-on procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping.
• Analysing information to identify money laundering risks and making practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Conducting electronic ID checks and investigating referrals.
• Supporting partners and staff with client take-on and AML queries.
• Overseeing ongoing monitoring, including PEPs and sanctions updates.
• Performing internal audits of onboarding and monitoring procedures.
• Delivering and administering AML training across the firm.
• Keeping policies and procedures up to date with legislative changes.

About you

• Extensive experience in an AML role within a professional services (legal or accountancy) environment.
• Proven experience managing and developing teams.
• Deep knowledge of UK AML regulations and best practice.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to balance compliance and commerciality.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly in MS Office.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews.
• 25 days' holiday + additional Christmas closure + option to buy/sell leave.
• Hybrid working model.
• Comprehensive benefits including life cover, critical illness cover, income protection, pension scheme, wellbeing support, and professional subscriptions.
• Flexible benefits package, including cycle-to-work, health assessments, gym memberships, and lifestyle perks.
• Generous family-friendly policies, volunteer days, and community support initiatives.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior AML professional looking to make a real impact in a forward-thinking firm, with scope to lead, influence, and develop a growing team.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.