IFA Administrator

Anderson Recruitment Ltd; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

24 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Support towards industryQualifications

Mentoring and progression

Job summary

Anderson Recruitment Ltd is working with a well-established Cheltenham-based independent financial planning practice to recruit an experienced IFA Administrator. You will support several Independent Financial Advisers and fellow administrators, sharing workloads to ensure an exceptional level of service for clients.

This collaborative role includes mentoring toward professional qualifications, a hybrid working arrangement (2 days in the office, 3 days at home) and a structured path for career

Qualifications

• Experience in IFA support or IFA administration roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client review packs for adviser meetings.
• Process new business applications across pensions, investments, protection and mortgages.
• Maintain and update client records with accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with providers, advisers and clients to progress applications and queries.
• Produce client documentation and reports.
• Draft suitability reports for advisers.
• Support advisers with ongoing client administration.
• Ensure all work complies with FCA requirements.

Skills

IFA administration

Job description

Hybrid Working

Our client is a well-established and highly respected independent financial planning practice based in the heart of Cheltenham. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced IFA Administrator to join their friendly and welcoming team.

Working within a collaborative environment, you will support several Independent Financial Advisers alongside a team of administrators, sharing workloads to ensure clients receive an exceptional level of service. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team while managing their own workload.

The business is committed to developing its employees and offers genuine long-term career opportunities, including structured mentoring into more technical roles and support towards professional qualifications as your experience progresses.

Responsibilities

• Preparing client review packs for adviser meetings
• Processing new business applications across pensions, investments, protection and mortgage products
• Maintaining and updating client records, ensuring information is accurate and compliant
• Liaising with providers, advisers and clients to progress applications and resolve queries
• Producing client documentation and reports
• Drafting suitability reports for advisers
• Supporting advisers with ongoing client administration
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and in line with FCA compliance requirements

Candidate Attributes

• Previous experience working within an IFA support or IFA administration role
• Good understanding of pensions, investments, protection and mortgage products
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines
• A proactive and positive team player with excellent communication skills

Hours

• Monday Friday, 9am 5pm
• Hybrid working following successful completion of probation (2 days office / 3 days home)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to GBP30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional annual leave awarded for long service
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Support towards industry qualifications as your career develops
• Structured mentoring and clear progression opportunities
• Regular company social events and team activities
• Twice-yearly company conferences with overnight stay and all expenses covered