Eventus Recruitment Cheshire are seeking a Financial Planning Administrator / Assistant to join a supportive and fast-paced team at a leading financial planning / IFA firm near Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. This is a great job opportunity to join a well-established firm that puts its customers at the heart of their business operations. You will benefit from BUPA cashback scheme, 23 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (+ additional day for birthday), free on-site parking, flexible working (core hours are 10-4), hybrid working (1-2 days working from home).
Role Responsibilities
The incoming Financial Planning Administrator will have previous experience in a Financial Planning Administration role. Responsibilities for this Financial Planning Administrator job include:
- Assist independent financial advisers in administering financial plans and investment proposals
- Maintain, setup and update internal client files and records
- Process account applications, transfers, and other paperwork.
- Servicing existing business ie. Policy surrenders, fund switches, policy changes etc.
- Managing administration tasks on back-office system software
- Prepare paperwork for client meetings ie. Valuations, new business applications, review documentation to clients
- Liaising with product providers and third parties
- Dealing with Letters of Authority
- Adhering to compliance regulations and accurate recording of data
- Liaising with team members to ensure client needs are met effectively and efficiently
- Arranging client meetings
- Emails, incoming and outgoing post and general office duties
- Telephone calls with providers and communicating with clients on the telephone and via email
Person Specification
The incoming Financial Planning Administrator will have strong administrative skills from within an IFA / Financial Planning environment. Additionally, you will be competent with using various industry software packages. You will also have:
- 2 years minimum previous experience working as a Financial Planning Administrator / Assistant
- Experience using Intelligent Office is preferred
- Excellent telephone and communication skills are required
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently or as a team member
Benefits and Rewards
The incoming Financial Planning Administrator will benefit from working within a very supportive team. In addition, you will be awarded with the following employee benefits:
- Flexible working (core hours are 10-4)
- Hybrid working (1-2 days working from home)
- Company pension - the company pays 3% and the employee pays 5%
- BUPA Cashback Scheme
- 23 days holiday per year plus bank holidays + additional day for birthday
- Free on-site parking
- Staff Events
About the Company
This job opportunity is within an established Financial Planning Firm near Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. They specialise in pensions and retirement planning work, investments, corporate advice and protection. The firm is looking for a talented individual who wants to be supported with their skills development.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Financial Planning Administrator job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please contact Duncan McIlroy at the Eventus Recruitment Cheshire for a confidential discussion.
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