Finance Compliance Administrator

1 week ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Clarke Willmott LLP Full time

Vacancy details
The Finance Compliance Officer opportunity is a full time 6-month fixed term contract role based within our Finance team.

This role is suitable for you if you're familiar with the legal sector, maybe you've worked as a legal cashier, legal secretary or understand client accounts and SRA Account rules.


Our benefits include:

  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays]
  • Hybrid working
  • Additional Christmas leave
  • Life assurance
  • Gym subsidy
  • All the technology needed to excel when working from home
  • An opportunity to work with and learn from an incredibly talented team.


You will work closely with the Finance Compliance Team, to ensure that systems and controls are in place that enables the firm, its managers, and employees to comply with their obligations under the SRA Accounts Rules.


Role:
Finance Compliance Administrator

Location:
Firm-wide

Hours:
Full-time (37.5hrs)

Term: 6-month fixed term contract

Vacancy Reference: 1214-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:
Reporting to the Finance Compliance and Payments Manager, the Finance Compliance Administrator will:

  • Review matter balances using the Firm's Practice Management System (3e) and Document Management System (DMS) to ensure they are compliant with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR). This will involve liaising with Finance and Matter Billing Timekeepers, to ensure the funds are correctly held, annual Client Letters are sent and recorded, and Matter Narratives are kept up to date for audit purposes.
  • On a prescribed basis, perform 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, working independently and alongside the Cashiers Team, to the Finance Compliance and Payments Manager, and COFA as appropriate.
  • Assist the Finance Compliance and Payments Manager with regular duties such as maintaining the firms SAR Breach Register, tracing former Clients to return residual balances, and supporting the annual SAR audit.
  • Support the Finance Compliance and Payments Manager and COFA with reporting on SAR topics as required.

This role is right for you if:

  • You have a minimum of 6 GCSE passes at grade C or above (or equivalent), including English and Maths.
The skills, abilities, knowledge and experience you will need:

  • Previous experience of working in a compliance role / risk management.
  • Knowledge of the 'Solicitors Accounts Rules' and AML a strong advantage.
  • Audit experience is preferable.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with Partners, fee earners and support staff.
  • Strong I.T. Skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook,
  • Strong time management skills and excellent attention to detail.

The type of person we are looking for will:

  • Be approachable and blend well with the team.
  • Be proactive in daytoday activities.
  • Maintain professionalism.
  • Be adaptable and 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.


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