* Office Location: Newcastle (Queens Lane)
Company Description
At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.
Job Description
We're seeking a talented individual to join our team in Manchester, which is responsible for Remediation. In this role, you will be working as part of a small team, ensuring the firm's KYC/AML standards are updated.
As AML Remediation Officer, your responsibilities will include:
* Reporting to the Partner in charge of Tax Client Onboarding.
* Ensuring all necessary AML documentation is gathered from current records and where none can be obtained, escalating to the appropriate Relationship Lead within the office, in order to gather any outstanding requirements.
* Working closely with the Onboarding team on complex/high-risk requests.
* Provision of MI reporting to the Partner and Project Manager on a weekly basis.
* Planning and organising - managing a volume of requests, prioritising one's workload and keeping track of all outstanding cases.
Qualifications
What you will need to be successful in this role:
* Previous experience with AML Remediation and/or KYC.
* Great attention to detail and ability to spot gaps in the documents.
Desired skills:
* Basic IT Skills - Excel and Word
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to prioritise work
Additional Information
As a colleague here at S&W, you will have access to benefits that include:
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Pension contribution
* Generous holiday package
* Option to purchase additional holiday
* Shared parental leave
* Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Eye care support
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W, we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.
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