Senior AML Manager - Accountancy (12 Month FTC)

Clear IT Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accountancy firm in London is seeking a Senior AML Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will lead the newly established onboarding team, ensuring compliance with AML regulations while developing policies and procedures. This role demands strong technical knowledge, leadership, and the ability to support colleagues with compliance matters. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

25 days' holiday + Christmas closure

Hybrid working model

Comprehensive benefits including life cover

Flexible benefits package and lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience in an AML role within a professional services environment.
• Required to manage and develop teams effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of UK AML regulations and best practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding process for new clients.
• Manage and develop AML managers and compliance staff.
• Conduct internal audits of onboarding and monitoring procedures.

Skills

Extensive experience in an AML role within a professional services environment

Proven experience managing and developing teams

Deep knowledge of UK AML regulations

Strong analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong IT proficiency, particularly in MS Office

Education

Educated to 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.

• 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.