Compliance Assistant

About us

Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Public Faith and Private Client sectors.  Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose-driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country.

The opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to progress their career to join Stone King’s highly respected Risk and Compliance Team.

The role will be based in our Bath office with hybrid working available.

Reasons to apply

• Opportunity to gain invaluable experience across our Risk and Compliance Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our specialists across the firm.
• To be part of an ambitious and collaborative national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work.
• Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront.
• Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

General duties include, but are not limited to:

• Completing AML checks for every client, including new and existing clients. This will involve filling in the current opening form, completing AML risk assessments, choosing which sector and matter codes, contacting and obtaining ID from the clients, running all Smart Search reports and running all conflict checks.
• Be responsible for matter closure, this will include contacting Fee Earners with the help from Finance matter lists, clearing any unbilled WIP, clearing any residual funds on client account and returning client’s funds to clients.
• Help the Firm comply with the requirements under the SRA Code of Conduct.
• Clearing unbilled ‘WIP’ and small client account amounts.
• Ensure matters are closed in a timely manner and any outstanding comments/complaints have been dealt with by the Risk and Compliance Officer and Partner.

Requirements

Essential

• Proficient IT skills
• Excellent communications skills (both written and oral).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work individually or in a team.
• Adaptable and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive and eagerness to learn.
• Organisational; and time management skills, previous experience of meeting deadlines in a timely manner.
• High attention to detail and commitment to contribute to improving working practices.

Desirable

• Previous experience in similar role or legal sector.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Individual differences are embraced at Stone King, and we strive to create an environment in which people feel supported and able to be themselves. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development for all. We are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, the Race Fairness Commitment, and the Age Friendly Employer Pledge, and we are a Disability Confident Employer.

Stone King LLP is committed to offering an interview to any job applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role as defined by the job description and person specification. A full copy of the person specification and job description can be provided by contacting our Recruitment team.  In some recruitment situations such as high-peak times, we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer. This will include the number of interviews offered to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria. When that happens, we’ll still aim to offer a proportionate number of interviews to disabled applicants.

We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. To discuss adjustments or request information in an alternative format, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or 01225 326770.

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum