Finance Compliance Administrator – Finance – Bristol

Vacancy details

This is an exciting, varied role working in the Finance Compliance Team. You will be ensuring that the systems and controls are in place to enable the firm, its managers and employees to comply with their obligations under the SRA Accounts Rules.

Role: Finance Compliance Administrator
Location: Bristol
Hours: Full Time
Term: Permanent
Vacancy Reference: 1326-BBL

Who we are

You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

Most of our people choose to work in a hybrid fashion, working from home and attending our offices on occasion. Our offices are in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton.

Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by:

• Support the Finance Compliance and Payments Manager in maintaining the firm’s SAR breach register.
• Work closely with the Cashiers team to ensure that daily processing is in line with policies relating to the Solicitors Accounts rules.
• Support in the maintenance of Client own account activities and reconciliation processes
• Review Client account balances across the firm, liaising with the business to ensure funds are retained appropriately or paid out appropriately. This includes ensuring strong matter balance narratives.
• Provide clear, timely reporting on client funds held to the COFA, including findings from reconciliations and other reviews.
• Escalate potential issues to the COFA.
• Support the COFA with SAR review processes.
• Routinely review financial transactions to ensure any potential breaches are identified and that any corrections required are undertaken in a timely manner. Ensure these are entered on the Breach Register.
• Support in the Client own account reconciliation process.
• Assist in researching, drafting and maintenance of client money policies in collaboration with the Senior Financial Compliance Manager.
• Support in the annual SAR audit, undertaken by the firm’s external Accountants.
• Support routine internal audits of case matter files to ensure compliance against the SAR. This will include reviewing all transactions and any relevant documentation.
• Report any identified Breaches of the SAR to the Finance Compliance and Payments Manager, and COFA as appropriate.

This role is right for you if:

• Strong reporting capabilities, working with Excel and SSRS reports.
• Previous experience of working in a compliance role/risk management.
• Knowledge of the ‘Solicitors Accounts Rules’ and AML a strong advantage.
• Audit experience preferable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with Partners, fee earners and support staff.
• Strong IT Skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong time management skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Approachable, proactive, professional, adaptable, flexible.

What we can offer you:

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.

Listen to what a few members of our team have to say about what life here at Clarke Willmott is really like, to see if it’s the right fit for you.

Apply

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter using the form below.

(If you have any difficulties with the form, you can email your application to us at careers@clarkewillmott.com)

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