Regulatory Reporting Roles in Financial Services

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Regulatory reporting roles offer ACA-qualified professionals a chance to work at the intersection of finance, risk, and compliance. These roles are vital for maintaining transparency and ensuring firms meet their regulatory obligations in a fast-changing environment.

Key Insights

A variety of economic and geopolitical factors have increased reporting requirements for businesses in Financial Services. Because of this compliance and reporting is a key area of investment for banks, insurers, and asset managers and organisations are expanding the number of Regulatory Reporting roles they’re hiring for.

£55k–£70k

Typical salary for newly qualified regulatory reporting professionals.

ACA-qualified accountants


Are preferred for their technical accuracy and audit background.

Role Responsibilities

Regulatory Reporting roles require both technical and interpretive skills. Responsibilities may involve preparing and submitting reports to bodies such as the FCA, PRA, and EBA. Tasks include capital and liquidity reporting, COREP/FINREP submissions, and staying up to date with the latest regulatory changes.

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Qualifications and Skills

ACA qualified candidates are increasingly preferred in Regulatory Reporting and other compliance roles in Financial Services. Employers will also be looking for:
  • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks

  • Advanced Excel and reporting systems (e.g. Axiom, QRM)

  • Detail orientation and risk awareness

  • Communication skills to explain complex issues clearly

Where This Role Can Take You

With the growing complexity of regulation, this path offers strong job security and long-term progression. Many professionals progress into Regulatory Advisory, Compliance, or Head of Reporting roles.
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Regulatory Reporting Roles in Industry & Commerce

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Regulatory reporting roles in Industry & Commerce offer ACA-qualified professionals the opportunity to navigate complex compliance requirements across diverse sectors. These positions combine technical expertise with business acumen to ensure organisations meet their statutory and industry-specific obligations.

Key Insights

The regulatory landscape for commercial organisations continues to evolve with increasing requirements for transparency, corporate governance, and sustainability reporting. Listed companies and multinational corporations are particularly focused on strengthening their regulatory capabilities.

£55k–£70k

Typical salary for newly qualified regulatory reporting professionals in commercial sectors.

Growth Areas

Include sustainability reporting, corporate governance, and international compliance.

Role Responsibilities

Regulatory Reporting professionals in Industry & Commerce prepare statutory reports, support corporate governance frameworks, manage industry-specific compliance, and monitor changing regulatory requirements.

They often collaborate with legal, finance, and operational teams to ensure adherence to industry standards and reporting obligations.

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Qualifications and Skills

Beyond an ACA qualification, Industry & Commerce employers value regulatory professionals with:
  • Knowledge of corporate governance frameworks

  • Familiarity with industry-specific regulations (e.g., pharmaceuticals, energy, manufacturing)

  • Experience with non-financial reporting (e.g., sustainability, ESG)

  • Strong project management abilities

  • Excellent stakeholder management skills

Where This Role Can Take You

Regulatory reporting in Industry & Commerce can lead to roles in compliance leadership, corporate governance, or company secretarial functions. Many professionals develop specialised expertise in areas such as ESG reporting, international trade compliance, or industry-specific regulation, creating pathways to advisory and strategic positions.

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Financial Accountant Roles
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Financial accounting roles, including Group Accountants and Financial Reporting Accountants, are a key entry point for ACA-qualified professionals moving into Financial Services.

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