Technical Compliance Director

Have you carved a successful career in audit management and now looking for a new challenge, or perhaps you are operating at management level in an accountancy firm’s technical team and seek progression?

The company

An independently owned Top UK chartered accountancy firm who have a clear and realistic goal of becoming a Top 20 firm through natural growth and an acquisitive strategy.

The role

We have been engaged to recruit a Head of Technical Compliance as our client seeks to ensure their continued success.  This post will play a central part in the development of the firm’s compliance and risk strategy, whilst maintaining their excellent operational procedures.

You will have the opportunity to set the firm’s compliance strategy, develop implementation plans, and oversee their execution while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and facilitating change management.

You will collaborate closely with the Audit Committee, Audit Compliance Partner, and Managing Partner, receiving full support in executing your responsibilities effectively. The tasks expected to be undertaken include:

• Develop and put into operation the firm’s compliance strategy and ensure its effective execution.
• Lead on all areas of compliance and risk management, ensuring regulatory adherence and operational excellence.
• Manage and coordinate resources involved in compliance activities, including the Compliance team and Responsible Individuals.
• Ensure effective communication on all areas of compliance, ensuring adherence to the firms compliance requirements

Travel to offices across the country will be required but it is anticipated that once settled, this will reduce to an annual requirement for each office, considerably less than a traditional QAD role.

The successful applicant

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that you have proven experience in a technical or compliance role within professional services or associated regulatory body.  You will demonstrate sound experience conducting file reviews, audits, and managing compliance processes, and possess strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change and implement strategic initiatives.

The post will require a strong comprehension of ICAEW and FRC ethical and regulatory requirements.

The benefits

As well as being a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level and draw on all your expertise, the firm offers a flexible working environment with opportunities for professional development and a competitive remuneration package to reflect your calibre.  The role can be based from either of their primary offices, the firm will be flexible to work around you. 

To learn more about this exciting opportunity,  contact Natalie Harden at Reed.

Reed Practice

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