IFA Administrator

Job Title : IFA Administrator Location : Bridgend, South Wales Basic Salary : Up to £33,000 Hours : Full-time hours across a 4-day working week, Monday–Thursday, 8:30am–5:30pm. Friday off. About Our Client and the Role A well-established and growing financial planning firm based in Bridgend, South Wales, with a strong reputation for delivering personalised, holistic financial planning. The business is highly client-focused, taking a genuine interest in understanding each client's goals and providing clear, straightforward advice across areas including retirement, pensions, investments, cashflow planning and estate planning. With a friendly, caring and collaborative team, as well as a strong commitment to professional standards and client outcomes, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is continuing to grow and develop. As an IFA Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of the business, providing professional administrative support to clients and the wider team, as well as assisting with general office administration. This role will suit someone who enjoys administration and is looking to build a long-term career in an administrative position within a friendly, caring and professional firm. Salary & Benefits

• £28,000–£33,000, depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• 25 days' annual leave
• Birthday off
• 3 days off over Christmas, on top of annual leave allowance
• Private healthcare after probation
• 6% pension contribution
• Professional, friendly and caring working environment Working Hours
• Full-time hours across a 4-dayworking week
• Monday–Thursday, 8:30am–5:30pm
• Friday off
• Hybrid working– 3 days in the office, 1 day working from home Responsibilities
• Deal with enquiries from clients and third parties, ensuring a professional and excellent standard of service at all times
• Maintain client paper and electronic back-office files to a high standard, ensuring client records are kept up to date
• Manage incoming and outgoing post
• Maintain the office diary and book appointments for clients
• Prepare client meeting packs, including updating the system with returned client information
• Ensure 'Know Your Client' information has been obtained and updated within the relevant client file
• Assist with building new Lifetime Cash Flow models and pass these to the Paraplanner for checking and additions
• Manage Letters of Authority, ensuring required policy information is received in a timely manner and policy details are kept up to date
• Assist the Financial Planners with any administration required in preparation for meetings and/or providing advice
• Complete simple reports and compliance letters
• Check and reorder office supplies and stationery as required
• Ensure all supporting documentation is maintained in accordance with company procedures
• Adhere to all regulatory and compliance requirements Essential Skills and Experience
• A minimum of 1.5 years' experience as an administrator within a financial planning firm
• Strong administrative skills, with good written communication and letter-writing ability
• Good understanding of compliance procedures and record-keeping requirements within a financial services environment
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to use initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Strong IT skills, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team
• Supportive and approachable manner, with a willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to the wider team Data Protection By applying for this position, you agree to your data being stored by Swarm Recruitment until you give notice for it to be removed. Your data will only be used for the purposes intended. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you upon request.