About the Shaw Gibbs Group

Shaw Gibbs is a growing top 50 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Shaw Gibbs invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for our clients which exceeds expectation.

Our culture is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.

We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. We have a new opportunity for a Group Compliance Manager to join our Compliance team. This is a permanent full-time or part-time role with hybrid and flexible working options. This role will involve travel to a number of offices within the Shaw Gibbs Group.

The Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Work with M&A, Integration & Compliance Director to develop and roll-out a company-wide Compliance and Risk strategy
• Assist in ensuring that a risk and compliance culture is embedded within Shaw Gibbs, by facilitating and organisation training and communication on compliance matters.  
• Preparation of regulatory applications  to ACCA/ICAEW or other regulatory bodies for all new acquisitions e.g. Audit, AML, DBP
• Provide clear and accurate reporting to the M&A, Integration and Compliance Director with regards to compliance findings and breaches
• Either directly or in coordination with the M&A, Integration and Compliance Director provide advice and guidance to partners, managers and employees on compliance related queries
• Build collaborative relationships to ensure all regulatory compliance risks are managed and reported in an effective and timely manner
• Responsible for updating all regulatory policies on a timely basis following requests from key relations in the firm and following direction from M&A, Integration and Compliance Director.
• Update firmwide risk assessment and policies and procedures on a timely basis  following requests from key relations in the firm and following direction from M&A, Integration and Compliance Director
• Responsible for updating all reference templates used for client onboarding solution e.g. engagement/disengagement letters with regulatory updates on a timely basis.
• Put in place a procedure for identifying all potential conflicts (e.g. audits).  Co-ordinate any assessment and identification of the conflicts and work with the team to resolve such conflicts.  This may mean declining work or ensuring adequate safeguards are in place.
• Assist in maintaining the Shaw Gibbs relationship with professional bodies, including ACCA, and ICAEW. Work with M&A, Integration and Compliance Director to ensure that we remain compliant at all times with their rules and regulations.
• Draft new regulatory guidelines for the company and assist with the implementation of new regulatory requirements
• Actively be involved in Group project work representing Compliance to ensure best industry practice for regulatory compliance is embedded in to business development and process changes.

What We Can Offer You

• Exposure to a broad range of stakeholders
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Joining a fast growing company with exciting growth plans ahead
• Plenty of opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and skills
• A varied role within a talented and experienced team
• Entry onto our next Management Development Programme – a bespoke programme aimed at developing and enhancing leadership potential for existing and aspiring managers
• ERIC internal recognition awards – monthly recognition awards that celebrate those who champion the Shaw Gibbs values
• Regular employee events including a company-wide summer party
• A competitive benefits package, including:
  • A 25 day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as: Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service
  • A dedicated “Wellbeing Day” – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing
  • Health Cash Plan – money back on routine health appointments
  • Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Shaw Gibbs Rewards – access to discounts on a wide range of retailers
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Client and employee referral bonuses
  • Death in Service Life Assurance
  • Bus pass discounts and loans
  • Long service awards

About You

We would like to hear from you if you have minimum of 3-4 years post-qualified UK experience gained within a practice environment or in a regulatory team at a regulatory body (e.g. ICAEW, ICAS or ACCA).  Ideally you will be ACCA or ICAEW qualified. The role will manage all strategic, operational and regulatory risks.

The successful candidate will have a background in and understanding of risk & compliance in the accounting industry. You will be self-motivated, keep abreast of the latest industry trends and regulatory requirements for our sector and show curiosity in your work. You will role model competent and ethical behaviours in line with regulatory conduct principles.

We are also looking for:

• A positive and confident self-starter, who understands the importance of maintaining positive client relationships as well as internal collaboration
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with an ability to work with a variety of stakeholders at any time
• Exceptional attention to detail, demonstrating an organised approach to work; an ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output
• A commercial approach and natural ability to convey credibility
• A flair for building rapport at a senior level, and display good communication/negotiation skills alongside strong problem solving abilities
• A UK driving licence to meet the need to be able to travel to all Shaw Gibbs offices
• A desire to proactively develop technical knowledge

How to Apply

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About us

Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via email.

We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.