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Apprentice Administrator FORWARD PLAN IFA LIMITED

You will be working as a Financial Services Administrator and will work with a small team to become an integral part of the company. Career progression available for dynamic, confident and totally ethical candidate.

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Closing date: 19 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £22,800.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm including 1 hour lunch break

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    27 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000069722

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The long term ambition for this role is for the candidate to progress into a Paraplanning role. The initial role will be to learn all the ins and outs of being a successful paraplanner by starting with learning administration procedures and working up, so you understand the business processes from the beginning to completion. 

The role will include:

  • Filing
  • Answering the phone
  • Maintaining the database
  • Completing client application forms with them, submitting and processing.
  • Progressing on to help adviser with researching and analysing products, writing letters, reports and processing more complex business

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

As well as on the job training, you will complete a Financial Services Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard. This will include working towards R01 via the CII.

This will include:

  • Financial Services Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • CII R01 - Financial Services Regulations & Ethics
  • Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of successful Financial Services Administrators
  • Free CII membership for non-members through the CII Aspire Apprenticeship Programme
  • Includes the CII R01 study book and exam entry
  • Fortnightly workshops for the R01 exam from our CII approved trainer
  • All workshops recorded and available on-demand
  • Interactive chat, forums and class note books for real time support and assistance from experienced financial services professionals
  • Exam tips, tricks, and strategies
  • Additional resources through RM Advance
  • Regular tutorials and assessments from an experienced financial services professional

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Dependent on previous experience and quickness in learning.  To become fully qualified paraplanner (approx. 2-2.5 years) and progress to adviser (2-3 years) and long term, become member of management team.  Throughout you will be provided with support to obtain your necessary qualifications and given on the job training.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential
A Level or equivalent 3 or more (Grade C) Essential

Things to consider

DBS check required and credit history check Proof of identification We are still very much paper based. You will need to understand this and work with our current systems whilst also assisting the progression to more cloud based.

About the employer

Independent financial advisers offering advice on pensions, investments, mortgages, inheritance tax planning and later life

Employer

FORWARD PLAN IFA LIMITED

Address

CIVIC CENTRE

CASTLE HILL AVENUE

FOLKESTONE

CT20 2QY

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Training

Training provider

SKILLS EDGE TRAINING LTD

Contact

Paige Waistell

Paige.Waistell@skillsedge.co.uk

01603 985688

Apprenticeship standard

Financial services administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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