Professional Authorisations Manager

Professional Authorisations Manager – Belfast/Hybrid

Cpl NI are recruiting on behalf of a leading professional membership body to recruit a Professional Authorisations Manager. This is a unique opportunity to join a values-led organisation that plays a key role in setting and maintaining professional standards across the UK and Ireland.

Benefits:

·      Enhanced annual leave

·      Flexible and hybrid working

·      Discretionary bonus scheme

·      Match pension scheme

·      Death in service

·      Employee Assistance Programme

Duties:

·      Issuing practising certificates and firm authorisations for regulated services (statutory audit, AML, investment business, etc.)

·      Maintaining statutory registers and overseeing the annual firm return process

·      Handling member and firm enquiries on registration requirements

·      Leading regulatory audits from oversight bodies such as IAASA and the FRC

·      Managing a small, dedicated team with full people management duties

·      Contributing to digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives

Criteria:

·      Qualified accountant (member of a recognised accountancy or supervisory body)

·      5+ years post-qualification experience in practice, with audit experience at a managerial level

·      Experience in a regulatory or compliance-focused role is a plus

·      Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving ability

·      Excellent people and communication skills

·      A proactive, tech-savvy individual who thrives in a change-oriented environment

For more information or to be considered for this role, apply here or contact Sophie Keogh at Cpl NI.