Compliance Manager, Finance & Banking

Compliance Manager

Stoke on Trent - Office Based

Up to £45,000 + Benefits

They are seeking someone experienced to join their team where you will be responsible for leading financial compliance activities across the business, managing a small team, and ensuring regulatory requirements, financial controls and internal processes are effectively maintained.

• Lead and develop a team of Compliance Analysts while acting as a key point of contact for finance and compliance-related matters across the business.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, AML regulations and internal controls, overseeing audits, maintaining compliance records and driving improvements where required.
• Review and strengthen finance processes, controls and procedures to minimise risk, improve efficiency and ensure best practice is maintained.
• Oversee client account balances, banking administration, file closure activities and internal compliance reviews, ensuring accurate record keeping and regulatory compliance.
• Produce and enhance management reporting, providing insight into compliance performance, key risks and areas for improvement.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Compliance and operational teams, providing guidance, resolving queries and supporting consistency across multiple locations when required.

• Previous experience in a Finance Compliance, Risk, Audit or Governance role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of working within a regulated environment, with experience gained in legal services, banking, financial services, accountancy or a similar sector.
• Experience managing, coaching, or mentoring a small team.
• Knowledge of financial controls, compliance frameworks, and risk management principles.
• Understanding of SRA Accounts Rules and AML regulations would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a focus on continuous improvement.

We are an equal opportunities employer.