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Apprentice Financial Services Administrator FOOTES FINANCIAL PLANNING UK LTD

An excellent opportunity to gain experience and develop your career in financial services. You will support our client services team and carry out general office duties. You will need a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and a confident telephone manner.

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Closing date: 10 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £5,824.00

  • Working week

    TBC – our office hours are Mon-Thu 9am-5pm and Fri 9am-4pm and the role will be part time. Number of hours worked will be agreed during recruitment and the days can be flexible.

    Total hours per week: 16

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    12 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000121271

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The role will include a range of office administrative duties as needed to support our Client Services team. Full training will be provided to develop your skills and knowledge, but it is essential you are confident in using of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Example duties and responsibilities include:

  • Collecting post, scanning and saving documents.
  • Answering and distributing telephone calls.
  • Posting out information requests.
  • Liaising with product providers – telephoning to chase up outstanding information or client policy enquiries.
  • Analytics research updates.
  • Back office maintenance; updating data, syncing information, uploading files and scheduling tasks.

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 CF1 or R01 via the CII.

This will include:

  • Financial Services Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • CII CF1 or 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 CF1 or R01 study book and exam entry
  • Fortnightly workshops for CII exams from our CII approved trainer
  • All workshops recorded and available on-demand
  • Interactive chat, forums and class notebooks 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?

Should you be successful in the role there will be opportunities to progress into IFA Administration with further training available through a range of apprenticeships. Future development will be based on your skills and interests and could include:

-          PA
-          Marketing
-          Paraplanning
-          Financial Advice/Planning

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential

Things to consider

As part of our compliance with FCA regulations, we will require: - Proof of ID and address - Credit check - Copy bank statement

About the employer

Financial Planning firm providing financial advisory services to clients on an ongoing basis. We focus on building long term relationships with clients, supporting them throughout their working life, into retirement and later life.

Employer

FOOTES FINANCIAL PLANNING UK LTD

Address

Pure Offices

1 Devon Way

Longbridge Technology Park

B31 2TS

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Training

Training provider

SKILLS EDGE TRAINING LTD

Contact

Calvin Goodson

Calvin.Goodson@skillsedge.co.uk

01603 577962

Apprenticeship standard

Financial services administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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