Jobs in Manchester, United Kingdom

Administration and Compliance Manager (REMOTE) JMC Legal Recruitment • City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester

This award-winning Firm boasts a modern, forward-thinking approach and a reputation for being a market leader.

Based in Mayfair, this practice continuously punches well above its weight and has unequalled experience and knowledge for a firm of its size. They have gone from strength to strength over the past couple of years and show no sign of slowing down. Culturally, this practice is dynamic and promotes freedom, autonomy and flexibility alongside an entrepreneurial spirit. As a result, there is a collegiate working culture, the staff feel valued, and their impact is recognised at all business levels; staff are rewarded with structured progression and continued opportunities for reward. In addition, they are very flexible when it comes to working arrangements most people work from home.

• review and approve payments in Business and Commercial Banking;
• draft monthly financial report in collaboration with the Accountant;
• management point of contact for the SRA audit and production of annual statutory accounts;
• arrange Insurance renewals (PII, Cyber etc); and
• manage annual renewal of SRA and CQS registrations.

• manage recruitment process, from requirement specification through to signed employment contract;
• manage BrightHR as the main company contact and "super-user", including updating company and employees' personal information;
• liaise with Bright HR in relation to discipline and grievance incidents;
• coordinate and approve staff leave/time off;
• company contact for payroll bureau, confirming monthly payroll/changes;
• maintain staff handbook and other HR related policies and procedures;
• company health & safety officer.

• company contact for IT support (Netbox Digital Management Ltd), including responsibility for ordering services and approving invoices;
• arrange provision of IT equipment for staff members, including replacement/repair as necessary and maintain IT Asset register;
• company contact for LEAP practice management system; control licence allocation and maintain precedent library and variable settings (e.g. Interest Rate, Fee and Cost categories);
• IT Security Officer (ITSO).

• the incumbent must be approved by the SRA as a suitably experienced person for the COFA role;
• ensure the company's policies and procedures meet the required SRA and government standards and that all staff are aware of the requirements;
• review and sign off the monthly client account reconciliation statements;
• maintain and sign off the company Breach Log;
• review LEAP matter records on completion of the on-boarding process to ensure completeness and no compliance issues;
• carry out wider compliance reviews of LEAP matter records during their life prior to closure;
• answer staff queries on compliance issues and assist the resolution of more complex cases.

• You will have 5+ relevant years of experience
• You will be a dynamic and personable individual
• You will have strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• You will have previous experience in managing a team/department
• Experience in training or mentoring juniors is advantageous

• Salary is competitive, negotiable and dependent upon your level of experience. They are looking for long-term hires and pay well for the right candidate.
• Excellent Benefits package, including home working
• Friendly, dynamic and modern working culture with strong support
• High quality work