Accountancy Compliance Manager

My client, a UK Top 50 firm are industry leading financial experts working at the cutting edge of digital accounting, financial planning, and tax advice in a wide range of personal and business areas. They believe in supporting the ambition, drive and variety of the South West economy through a combination of expert advice and excellent client support.

They serve clients across Somerset, Devon, and Wiltshire. Their team of over 350 highly trained and qualified staff caters to 5000+ clients, cementing their reputation as trusted financial advisors and accountants.

They are looking for a Accountancy Compliance Manager to join their office in either Yeovil, Wells, Chippenham or Exeter.

The right person for this role is well-versed in accounting and compliance matters 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 adherence to legislative and regulatory matters.
• Stay informed about legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Train and educate staff on compliance matters.
• Engage in the annual CPD planning process to identify relevant and sufficient CPD for the teams.
• Monitor staff CPD records on an ongoing basis to ensure 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:

• Full/ Part time is available for this role
• Generous Holiday Allowance -with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Flexible Working - Hybrid working model
• Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential support available 24/7 for your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Ongoing Professional Development - Full funding for your professional qualifications, with continuous learning opportunities.
• Perks and Discounts - Access to exclusive employee discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Pension Scheme - A competitive pension to help plan for your future.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.