Senior Compliance Assistant

Compliance Assistant - Legal Monday - Friday - Core office hoursBirmingham (Hybrid 2 days at home per week) £30,000Permanent Outsource UK is recruiting a SRA Compliance Senior Assistant to join a high-performing finance team within a leading national law firm. This role will provide senior assistant support to help ensure compliance with Solicitor Regulation Authority Accounts Rules (SRA AR) and wider regulatory, policy and procedural requirements. You will work closely with compliance, finance operations and fee-earning teams while acting as a key point of contact for regulatory and compliance queries.Key Responsibilities

• Support monitoring of compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal procedures, including identifying, investigating and assessing potential breaches while maintaining registers and reporting
• Produce monthly and ad-hoc compliance reports and act as a key support contact across business services and national support teams
• Review financial matters to identify residual balances, dormant matters and client account issues, supporting remediation activity and ensuring accurate documentation
• Assist with designated deposit accounts, interest calculations and management of balances requiring charitable donation
• Provide audit and regulatory support, including annual SRA audit and file reviews, preparation of regulatory forms and follow-up on non-compliance
• Stay up to date with regulatory developments and undertake ad-hoc research to support ongoing compliance improvements

About You

• A-level / degree (or equivalent) with strong English and Maths GCSE results
• Experience within a professional services or legal environment desirable
• Knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with practice management systems (e.g. 3E or similar) advantageous
• Comfortable using case management and database platforms (e.g. iManage or equivalents)
• Strong communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• Collaborative approach with excellent interpersonal skills
• Professional, resilient and discreet
• Proven ability to influence and support process improvement

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£30,000 pro rata)
• Hybrid working model
• Strong progression framework and development opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive working culture
• Comprehensive benefits package

Interested? Apply now to be considered for this opportunity through Outsource UK.Inclusion Statement: Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age. We're proud Corporate Members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you need any adjustments at any stage - from application to interview or in your new role - please let us know. We're here to support you every step of the way. We believe diversity of thought and background makes us stronger, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences.