Client Onboarding & Compliance Coordinator (Part Time, Chelmsford, Essex)
Salary: Pro rata £30,000–£50,000
Hours: 2 days per week
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
A well established accountancy practice in Chelmsford, Essex is recruiting a highly organised Client Onboarding & Compliance Coordinator to support its growing portfolio of clients. This part time position is ideal for candidates with experience in AML, KYC, client due diligence, or those with accountancy training or practice experience who enjoy structured, compliance focused work.
This role is perfect for professionals who have worked in an accountancy environment — such as accounts assistants, bookkeepers, practice administrators or compliance support staff — and who want a position centred around onboarding, verification and regulatory accuracy rather than accounts production.
About the Role
The Client Onboarding & Compliance Coordinator will manage the full client onboarding process, ensuring every new client is verified, risk assessed and compliant before work begins. You’ll complete AML/KYC checks, review documentation, maintain accurate compliance records and support the practice’s regulatory obligations.
This is a key role within a regulated professional services environment, ideal for someone who enjoys precision, process and client interaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the complete onboarding journey for new clients
- Completing AML, KYC, CDD and risk based assessments
- Reviewing ID, proof of address and supporting documentation
- Maintaining accurate compliance records and updating internal systems
- Communicating with clients to gather required information
- Supporting wider regulatory and compliance processes
- Working closely with accountants and administrators to ensure a seamless client experience
Skills & Experience
Compliance / Onboarding Background
- Experience in AML/KYC, client onboarding or compliance administration
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Confident communicator with a friendly, professional approach
Accountancy Trained Professionals Seeking a Compliance Focused Role
- Background in accountancy practice, bookkeeping, accounts support or practice administration
- Understanding of financial documentation, client records and regulated environments
- Comfortable working with structured processes and verification procedures
- Looking for a role away from accounts production but still within the profession
Candidates should be confident working 2 days per week and managing their own workload.
Who This Role Is Perfect For
- Accountancy trained professionals wanting a non accounts role
- Individuals with AML/KYC or CDD experience
- Bookkeepers or accounts assistants seeking a compliance focused position
- Practice administrators familiar with onboarding or client documentation
- Professionals looking for part time jobs in Chelmsford, Essex within a regulated environment
Why This Part Time Role in Chelmsford, Essex Stands Out
- Stable, reduced hours position with meaningful responsibility
- Ideal for those who enjoy compliance, onboarding and structured processes
- Strong fit for accountancy trained professionals wanting a new direction
- Opportunity to support a professional, friendly and growing practice
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for a part time compliance or onboarding role in Chelmsford, Essex — and you have experience in AML, KYC, client onboarding or accountancy practice — this position offers a rewarding and well structured opportunity.
