Financial Planning Assistant in Leeds

Financial Services AssistantSalary: Upto £30k DOELocation: Leeds. West YorkshireHybrid, Flexible working opportunities Amazing Benefits for the Financial Services Assistant28 days holiday, plus bank holidaysFlexible hybrid workinBirthday day offIncome protection for up to 5 years4x salary death in service5% matched pension contributionsAccess to qualification support (to support future career aspirations).Competitive bonus schemeWe are currently representing a forward-thinking and growing company who pride themselves on being the best in what they do. Build your career as a Financial Administrator and obtain support and opportunity to continue your development in your new career within Financial Services.We are looking for a dynamic, resilient and ambitious candidate who wants to drive their own performance, and earnings based on your own hard work.The Key Duties of the Financial Services AssistantTo always provide excellent service to both internal staff, external clients and product providersTo assist with front of house duties including answering the door, answering telephones, meeting and greeting clients/visitors and maintaining meeting roomsTo assist with the preparation of client review meetings which may include arranging meetings with the Financial Adviser, preparation of the client's valuation and review meeting pack.To assist with issuing recommendation reports to clients which may include preparing illustrations and any paperwork required.To liaise with product providers to ensure that any transactions are completed accurately and in a timely fashion in line with compliance guidelines and company procedures as and when required by the admin team.To assist with monitoring pipeline business ensuring the admin team are regularly updated on progress, this may also include ensuring clients and Financial Advisers are also updated.To consult with clients, their professional advisers (where necessary) and product providers to obtain or provide any relevant information and to assist in resolving queries. The Key Skills and Experience required of the Financial Services AssistantMinimum of one year in a Financial Services Administration Role is requiredProficient IT skills, basic spread sheet and database knowledgeGood planning and effective organisational skillsHonesty and integrityMethodological approach to workIf you are interested in the role and want to know more, please apply or call the Leeds CCD Team at Search Recruitment Group for more information.Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age