We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Compliance Manager to join our accounting firm. As a Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring Old Mill adheres to all ICAEW Practice Assurance standards and Ethical Standards. Your expertise in accounting principles and regulations will enable you to implement and maintain effective compliance programs.
This role plays a vital role in shaping our internal policies and procedures to ensure maximum compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with internal teams to assess risks, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary changes.
To succeed in this role, you must have exceptional attention to detail and a thorough understanding of accounting principles and regulations. You should be able to analyse complex financial data and documents to identify potential compliance issues.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively train and educate staff on compliance matters also form a crucial part of this role.
The right person for this role is well-versed in accounting principles and possesses a strong ethical compass. If you are diligent, detail-oriented, and have a passion for ensuring compliance within the accounting industry, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures that align with accounting regulations and standards.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing compliance programs, identify areas of improvement, and implement necessary changes.
- Conduct compliance audits and reviews to ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations.
- Assist with the investigation of client complaints and regulatory matters.
- Stay informed about legislative and regulatory requirements by reviewing updates from Mercia and the ICAEW.
- Train and educate staff on compliance matters, including best practices for record-keeping and financial reporting.
- Investigate potential compliance violations, identify root causes, and develop corrective action plans.
- Engage in the annual CPD planning process to identify relevant and sufficient webinars and courses available for the operations team.
- Monitor staff CPD records on an ongoing basis to ensure sufficient CPD is being carried out and evidenced appropriately, and ICAEW CPD regulations are being complied with.
- There is also the opportunity to expand the role to include assisting with the design and production of training material to include recommending appropriate topics for inclusion.
Requirements
- To succeed in this role you are likely to already have your ACA or ACCA under your belt or will be expecting to qualify soon.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and standards.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively train and educate staff on compliance matters.
- Familiarity with compliance software and tools is a plus.
Benefits
Your Perks…
From flexible working to a plethora of perks, enjoy genuine work-life balance. We believe that happy employees and happy teams = productivity and success.
Old Mill employees are growing minds, not static functions, we provide funding for professional qualifications and transferable skills training is provided vivaciously.
You’ll get 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and an extra day off for birthday celebrations. Need a bit extra? Just ask. Up to five extra days are purchasable.
Working with numbers…, of course, you love a bargain – so you’ll enjoy the staff discounts on savings on mobile phones, utilities, clothes and more…
Additional Information
Thanks to our commitment to flexible working, in this role you will have the opportunity to work at least partially from your home office. However, a regular presence on-site at one of our friendly South West offices would be required in order to build strong relationships with colleagues in this and other Old Mill teams.
Please note that the job title used internally might not match the one you see in this job advert.
Piqued your interest?
We would love to talk to you more about the role. Please contact Emma Coleman, Recruitment Manager for more information and an informal chat on 01935 709444
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