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KPMG UK

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04.06.2025

19.07.2025

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Base Location: Watford / Birmingham (with intermittent travel to other UK offices including Canary Wharf)

The KPMG Business Services function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters.

Within Central Services we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.

From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG as a Senior Compliance Officer?

This role sits within KPMG Business Services (KBS), specifically in the Workforce Operations team. KBS is a cornerstone of our UK business, supporting our client-facing colleagues through a wide range of critical services. We are a community of experts who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.

As a Senior Compliance Officer in the Right to Work team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the firm’s compliance with UK immigration legislation and Home Office requirements. You’ll be part of a collaborative, customer-focused team that underpins our people strategy and enables our colleagues to focus on delivering exceptional client service.

What will you be doing?

• Reviewing and validating Right to Work checks for prospective and current employees.
• Partnering with the Immigration team to support visa applications and ensure compliance.
• Managing a high volume of queries related to Right to Work and internal visa processes.
• Maintaining accurate HR records in line with GDPR and immigration legislation.
• Building strong relationships with Recruitment, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders.
• Staying up to date with changes in legislation and internal policies.
• Assessing risk and escalating complex cases appropriately.
• Supporting the team in meeting and exceeding service level agreements (SLAs).

What will you need to do it?

• Awareness of UK Right to Work legislation and employer responsibilities.
• Experience in a compliance or regulatory role, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, client-centric environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HR systems such as SAP.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core Central Service hubs for this role are:

• Watford
• Birmingham

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

Find out more:

Within Central Services we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:

• Central Services (KBS) at KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/kpmg-business-services/
• Inclusivity and KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/being-inclusive/
• KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/

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