Professional Authorisations Manager

Professional Authorisations Manager - Belfast/Hybrid

Cpl NI are recruiting on behalf of a leading professional membership body to recruit a Professional Authorisations Manager. This is a unique opportunity to join a values-led organisation that plays a key role in setting and maintaining professional standards across the UK and Ireland.

Benefits:

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Discretionary bonus scheme

Match pension scheme

Death in service

Employee Assistance Programme

Duties:

Issuing practising certificates and firm authorisations for regulated services (statutory audit, AML, investment business, etc.)

Maintaining statutory registers and overseeing the annual firm return process

Handling member and firm enquiries on registration requirements

Leading regulatory audits from oversight bodies such as IAASA and the FRC

Managing a small, dedicated team with full people management duties

Contributing to digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives

Criteria:

Qualified accountant (member of a recognised accountancy or supervisory body)

5+ years post-qualification experience in practice, with audit experience at a managerial level

Experience in a regulatory or compliance-focused role is a plus

Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving ability

Excellent people and communication skills

A proactive, tech-savvy individual who thrives in a change-oriented environment

For more information or to be considered for this role, apply here or contact Sophie Keogh at Cpl NI.