Compliance & Client Onboarding Officer (Part-Time)

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Job Title: Compliance & Client Onboarding Officer (Part-Time)

Location: Hybrid / UK-based
Hours: Part-time (2–3 days per week, flexible)
Sector: Accountancy & Tax Consultancy

Salary: £50.000 (pro-rated).

Language: Italian speaking desirable

Role Overview

Our client is a well-established accountancy and tax consultancy practice serving UK and international clients. As part of its continued growth and commitment to regulatory excellence, the firm is seeking an experienced Compliance & Client Onboarding Officer to oversee its compliance framework and act as the central authority for regulated client onboarding.

The successful candidate will work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, balancing regulatory rigor with commercial pragmatism.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory & Professional Compliance

  • Ensure ongoing compliance with UK regulatory requirements applicable to accountancy and tax advisory practices
  • Monitor and implement changes in legislation, HMRC guidance, and professional body standards
  • Support compliance with ICAEW, ACCA, CIOT, ATT, or other relevant professional frameworks

Client Onboarding, KYC & Risk Assessment

  • Own and oversee the client onboarding process from a compliance and risk perspective
  • Review and approve Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), including higher-risk and international clients
  • Conduct and document client risk assessments, including:
    • Jurisdictional and geographic risk
    • Client profile and business activity
    • Source of funds and source of wealth
    • Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
  • Ensure engagement letters and compliance documentation are completed before services commence
  • Maintain robust onboarding records, audit trails, and ongoing monitoring procedures

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Financial Crime

  • Maintain and enhance AML policies, procedures, and firm-wide risk assessments
  • Manage suspicious activity reviews and reporting where required
  • Ensure compliance with HMRC AML supervision requirements

Policies, Procedures & Risk Management

  • Develop, review, and maintain compliance policies and internal manuals
  • Support firm-wide risk assessments across client acceptance, service delivery, and data handling
  • Prepare the firm for regulatory inspections or professional body reviews

Data Protection & GDPR

  • Oversee compliance with UK GDPR and data protection legislation
  • Advise on data security, confidentiality, and retention policies
  • Support incident and data breach management procedures

Monitoring, Training & Internal Support

  • Conduct internal compliance reviews and client file audits
  • Deliver compliance training to staff (AML, onboarding, GDPR, ethics)
  • Act as the primary point of contact for compliance-related queries across the firm

International & Italian Client Support

  • Support compliance matters relating to international and cross-border clients
  • Italian language skills are beneficial when dealing with Italian-speaking clients, advisers, or documentation

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