Administrator/PA - Financial Firm - legal background required!

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique financial services practice in London seeks a proactive Administrator with a background in legal administration. The role involves managing administrative processes, supporting the team, and client interactions. Ideal candidates are highly organized and possess strong communication skills. Competitive salary, holiday, and a friendly team culture are offered. This is an excellent opportunity for career development in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Study support

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Administration in a legal setting (law firm or practice).
• Clear communicator with great interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve administrative policies and processes.
• Manage confidential files and maintain office organisation.
• Assist advisers, paraplanners, and the wider team with documentation and client packs.
• Coordinate with providers, networks, and clients.
• Organise meetings, events, and internal activities.
• Handle phone calls and general admin tasks.

Skills

Exceptional organisation

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Client-first mindset

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Job description

Administrator - Financial Services | Boutique Practice | Full-Time Office Based

Are you a proactive and detail-driven Administrator with a knack for organisation and a passion for delivering top-tier client service? Do you come from a Legal background and now looking to explore outside of Legal? Do you thrive in busy environments and enjoy being the go-to support across the business?

We're working with a well-established boutique financial services practice looking to add a dedicated administrator to their dynamic team who has a background in Administration in a legal environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career with excellent prospects for progression and development.

What makes this role stand out:

• Full-time office-based during training and probation (hybrid flexibility available later, depending on circumstances) - 9am-5:30pm
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and study support
• Friendly team culture - the team here are key!

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and improve administrative policies and processes
• Manage confidential files and maintain office organisation
• Assist advisers, paraplanners, and the wider team with documentation and client packs
• Coordinate with providers, networks, and clients
• Organise meetings, events, and internal activities
• Handle phone calls and general admin tasks

What we're looking for:

• 2 + years of experience in Administration in a legal setting - law firm or practice.
• Exceptional organisation and time management
• Clear communicator with great interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Team player with a client-first mindset
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Genuine desire and passion to excel in an Administrative career

If you're looking for your next challenge in a collaborative and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and take a confident step towards a fulfilling career in financial services.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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