Apprentice Administrator

MONTEAGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Colchester (CO3 0NU)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 May 2026


Summary

This is an interesting and challenging role that would suit an ambitious, numerate and professional individual You will have exceptional communication skills and be highly organised with an excellent eye for detail. You will have strong problem-solving skills, be a confident decision maker. It is essential that you can work with total discretion.

Training course
Financial services administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 3 August 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Speaking with clients and third parties on a daily basis
  • Managing complex workflow efficiently. 
  • General administrative duties

    You will have an initial period of training to learn new processes and skills which would provide you with a solid foundation for a career within a Financial Services Practice. We provide ongoing development and encourage learning via the apprenticeship scheme and professional qualifications via the Chartered Institute for Insurance (CII).

Where you'll work

Beacon End Courtyard
London Road
Colchester
CO3 0NU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SIMPLY ACADEMY LTD

Training course

Financial services administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Apply professional standards and best practice to support positive outcomes for stakeholders, in accordance with legal, regulatory, and ethical rules and principles.
  • Deliver customer service to internal and or external stakeholders that meets their requirements, considering service level agreements, and ethical and financial regulations, such as Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles, Know Your Customer (KYC), and identifying and supporting vulnerable customers.
  • Collaborate with and support financial services teams with planned and ad-hoc tasks or projects.
  • Identify potential risks and align tasks with company guidelines to effectively mitigate risks, escalating where appropriate.
  • Escalate issues where appropriate in line with organisational policies, procedures, and legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Use digital systems and processes to meet business and customer needs, considering financial services regulatory and governance requirements.
  • Handle data safely and securely and share information in compliance with data protection legislation and organisational policy.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative and positive relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of their individual expectations and needs.
  • Select and use appropriate communication methods for the audience and circumstances, and convey technical and non-technical information to stakeholders, adapting as needed and in compliance with relevant policies, guidelines, and legislation.
  • Use available tools and technique to research, collate, analyse, and present data relevant to their role and audience.
  • Plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, managing time and resources effectively.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and recommend solutions to improve processes.
  • Apply current and developing sustainable principles and techniques relative to role.
  • Participate in training and development activities related to their role, and stay up to date with relevant legal, regulatory, and other changes affecting the industry.
  • Work in line with organisational equity, diversity, and inclusion policies.
  • Apply professional standards and best practice to support positive outcomes for stakeholders, in accordance with legal, regulatory, and ethical rules and principles.
  • Deliver customer service to internal and or external stakeholders that meets their requirements, considering service level agreements, and ethical and financial regulations, such as Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles, Know Your Customer (KYC), and identifying and supporting vulnerable customers.
  • Collaborate with and support financial services teams with planned and ad-hoc tasks or projects.
  • Identify potential risks and align tasks with company guidelines to effectively mitigate risks, escalating where appropriate.
  • Escalate issues where appropriate in line with organisational policies, procedures, and legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Use digital systems and processes to meet business and customer needs, considering financial services regulatory and governance requirements.
  • Handle data safely and securely and share information in compliance with data protection legislation and organisational policy.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative and positive relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of their individual expectations and needs.
  • Select and use appropriate communication methods for the audience and circumstances, and convey technical and non-technical information to stakeholders, adapting as needed and in compliance with relevant policies, guidelines, and legislation.
  • Use available tools and technique to research, collate, analyse, and present data relevant to their role and audience.
  • Plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, managing time and resources effectively.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and recommend solutions to improve processes.
  • Apply current and developing sustainable principles and techniques relative to role.
  • Participate in training and development activities related to their role, and stay up to date with relevant legal, regulatory, and other changes affecting the industry.
  • Work in line with organisational equity, diversity, and inclusion policies.

Training schedule

Level 3 Financial Services Administrator apprenticeship standard.

The Financial Services Administrator apprenticeship is ideal for learners beginning an entry level role in the financial sector.

As an entry level role, this apprenticeship provides the foundation knowledge, skills and experience for progression along a number of career paths. 

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • A broad understanding of the financial services sector
  • An understanding of the role of the appropriate regulatory bodies
  • The importance of relationship building with clients and colleagues
  • Understanding of processes and procedures relevant to the role
  • How to develop commercial awareness
  • Building skills and capabilities within an organisation

Professional Qualifications:

  • CF1 - awarded by The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
  • Completion of CF1 will provide a solid foundation for the learner and can lead on to progression to study in other areas

To help prepare the apprentice for the professional qualification, Apprentices are provided with Simply Academy’s qualification resource package, alongside a structured study plan supported by a series of live revision sessions with our qualified tutors.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths and 3 other subjects (grade Grade 4/C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Creative
  • Positive attitude
  • Time management

About this employer

We provide financial planning to a wide variety of clients through different life stages specialising in pre and post retirement and business owners. We believe in employee development and offer genuine scope for career progression.

After this apprenticeship

The desire to progress within the organisation would be beneficial. There is an opportunity to develop over time, including support for higher level professional qualifications, working towards paraplanning and advice. The role is permanent.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SIMPLY ACADEMY LTD

Monica Peacock

monica@simplyacademy.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033243.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59pm)