Audit Assistant

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Audit Assistant to join our Grimsby office, working within the Risk and Best Practice department.

Wilkin Chapman LLP is the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, providing a wide range of legal services to both businesses and individuals. The Firm achieves regularly department and individual recommendations in the UK's leading legal directories and is ranked 106 in the top 200 UK law firms by turnover.

The Risk and Best Practice department provides the firm with proactive support on all regulatory, compliance and risk issues and is responsible for the management of the firm’s accreditations with Lexcel and ISO9001.

The position will be based in our Grimsby office and will involve developing, implementing and evaluating the Firm’s annual audit processes.

Duties will include:

• Coordinating the file audit process across all departments.
• Conducting policy and procedure reviews for Lexcel and ISO.
• Conducting an annual anti money laundering audit process.
• Preparing for and coordinating the Firm’s annual Lexcel and ISO audits.
• Undertaking audits of the ID Register.
• Supervising the Firm’s file closure procedure.
• Overseeing the Firm’s Legal Aid contracts.
• Preparing for monthly departmental reviews.
• Monitoring inactivity reports.
• Carrying out a bespoke audit function as required.
• Regularly traveling between our office network to undertake audits.

• Previous work experience in a legal practice would be an advantage although applicants with other professional service backgrounds would be considered.

• A working knowledge of Lexcel and/or ISO 9001 or an equivalent standard would be essential to the role.

• A driving license and own vehicle is essential.

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• Good attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to show initiative and establish working relationships with colleagues.

• Excellent organization and administration skills.

• Proven ability to be able to work accurately and under pressure.

• Analytical thinker.

• The applicant should have the ability to process information in a careful and logical manner and to prepare management reports.

• Understanding and adoption of the Firm’s values and behaviours.

Wilkin Chapman is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences.

Our Values

All that we do is shaped by our five values: Service, Teamwork, Approachability, Innovation and Commitment to achieving results. These values are the bedrock of Wilkin Chapman, they define who and what we are - they underpin everything that we do. For more information on our values, please click here.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact recruitment@wilkinchapman.co.uk.