Senior Group Compliance Analyst

Howett Thorpe; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-50 accountancy firm in Guildford is seeking a Senior Group Compliance Analyst. In this role, you will support compliance initiatives and contribute to strategic decisions within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of regulatory experience, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of AML compliance. This position offers flexible working and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Health and wellbeing support

Unrivalled career progression opportunities

Hybrid and flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ regulatory experience in professional services or a regulatory body.
• Knowledge of AML, CDD, and professional services compliance.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of group-wide compliance and risk frameworks.
• Provide practical advice to colleagues on regulatory obligations.
• Maintain up-to-date compliance policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Assist with submissions to professional bodies such as ICAEW and ACCA.
• Monitor breaches and produce reporting for senior management.
• Deliver training and compliance awareness initiatives.
• Advise on GDPR and conflict of interest management.
• Represent the compliance function on projects and business change initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory experience

AML Knowledge

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Join an ambitious Top-50 accountancy firm as a Senior Group Compliance Analyst and play a key role in supporting the firm’s growth and regulatory strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of compliance initiatives, contribute to strategic decisions, and work in a collaborative, high-performing team.

Senior Group Compliance Analyst – Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Health and wellbeing support
• Unrivalled career progression opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working

Senior Group Compliance Analyst – About The Role

You will assist the Integration and Compliance Director and Group Compliance Manager in embedding a strong compliance culture across the business. This includes updating policies, advising on regulatory requirements, supporting risk governance, and ensuring the firm remains fully compliant across all offices.

The role is highly varied, offering exposure to multiple projects and the chance to make a real impact on the firm’s operations. Key responsibilities:

• Support the design and implementation of group-wide compliance and risk frameworks
• Provide practical advice to colleagues on regulatory obligations
• Maintain up-to-date compliance policies, procedures, and risk assessments
• Assist with submissions to professional bodies such as ICAEW and ACCA
• Monitor breaches and produce reporting for senior management
• Deliver training and compliance awareness initiatives
• Advise on GDPR and conflict of interest management
• Represent the compliance function on projects and business change initiatives

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 2 years’ regulatory experience in professional services or a regulatory body
• Knowledge of AML, CDD, and professional services compliance
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Proactive, practical approach with ability to prioritise
• UK driving licence for travel between offices