Investigations Assistant

Investigations Assistant
Fixed Term Contract: Full time 35 hours per week (maternity cover 12-month contract)

Location: Edinburgh/ Hybrid (2 days in office per week)

Salary: £27,000 – £35,000 per annum


A close team with a big influence
Who we are:

We’re ICAS – a global professional membership organisation and business network for Chartered Accountants. We’re an educator, regulator, examiner, and a professional awarding body.


What’s the job?

This is a great opportunity to join our Regulation team as an Investigations Assistant, you will play a central role in supporting our team and processing complaints in line with ICAS’ Investigation Regulations. You'll support the Director of Investigations and the wider team with key administrative tasks.


Join Our Regulation Team!
Who we’re looking for?

Are you an excellent communicator (written and verbal) and exceptional organisational skills, a team player who has a proactive problem-solving mindset, professional with a meticulous eye for detail? Ideally, you’ll have experience in professional regulation or similar environment.

Do you thrive in fast paced collaborative environments? If so, we want you in our Regulation team!

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with us, apply today!


Key Responsibilities:

Investigate complaints as a Case Officer or support the appointed Case Officer.

Manage and report on the ‘Review Panel’ process.

Prepare agendas and reports for Investigation Committee meetings.

Handle applications for ICAS Membership retention and re-instatement.

Provide support to the Director of Investigations and team, including handling enquiries and preparing statistical information.

Manage digital content on the ICAS website.

This is an exciting time to join ICAS, so if you are looking for a new challenge, in a small but influential organisation where you can play a big part, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you.


What do you get?

As well as ICAS being a great place to work, with great colleagues and an open and accessible executive team, we also offer a competitive salary, and generous staff flex benefits package which includes:

Private medical insurance, 35 days annual leave with option to purchase additional holiday, pension (+% employer contribution), birthday day off, life assurance, health care and screening, dental care, technology, and cycle to work scheme, purchase discount vouchers/gym membership and an annual individual learning allowance to spend on personal development.


ICAS places equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of all that we do. With our partner organisations, we’re committed to building a diverse membership and workforce that is beneficial for all, and that enables our communities to learn, grow and advance together.


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