Senior Compliance Assistant

Birmingham (Hybrid 2 days at home per week)

£30,000 (salary will be pro rata for part time candidates)

Permanent

Outsource UK is recruiting a Senior Compliance Assistant to join a high‑performing finance team within a leading national law firm.

This role will provide senior assistant support to help ensure compliance with Solicitor Regulation Authority Accounts Rules (SRA AR) and wider regulatory, policy and procedural requirements.

You will work closely with compliance, finance operations and fee‑earning teams while acting as a key point of contact for regulatory and compliance queries.

• Support monitoring of compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal procedures, including identifying, investigating and assessing potential breaches while maintaining registers and reporting
• Produce monthly and ad‑hoc compliance reports and act as a key support contact across business services and national support teams
• Review financial matters to identify residual balances, dormant matters and client account issues, supporting remediation activity and ensuring accurate documentation
• Assist with designated deposit accounts, interest calculations and management of balances requiring charitable donation
• Provide audit and regulatory support, including annual SRA audit and file reviews, preparation of regulatory forms and follow‑up on non‑compliance
• Stay up to date with regulatory developments and undertake ad‑hoc research to support ongoing compliance improvements

• A-level / degree (or equivalent) with strong English and Maths GCSE results
• Experience with in a professional services or legal environment desirable
• Knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel and Power Point
• Familiarity with practice management systems (e.g. 3E or similar) advantageous
• Comfortable using case management and database platforms (e.g. iManage or equivalents)
• Strong communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• Collaborative approach with excellent interpersonal skills
• Professional, resilient and discreet
• Proven ability to influence and support process improvement
• Competitive salary (£30,000 pro rata)
• Strong progression framework and development opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive working culture

Apply now to be considered for this opportunity through Outsource UK.