Financial Administrator

Job Title: Financial Administrator

Industry: Financial Services

Location: Blackpool

Salary: Up to 27,500

Reference Number: 10610

Job Description:

Recruit UK is working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Administrator to join a well-established Independent Financial Advice firm based in Blackpool.

As a Financial Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the administrative aspects of VCT activities, ensuring all processes are completed accurately and in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Handle shareholder and intermediary enquiries, process transactions and payments, maintain creditor records, and manage agency transfer requests, ensuring accurate and timely administration.
• Support VCT applications, including pre- and post-allotment administration, buybacks and related disclosures. Assist with weekly Net Asset Value disclosures to the London Stock Exchange and maintain the relevant website updates.
• Conduct anti-money laundering checks and risk reviews for VCT applicants, obtain additional information where required, and assist with KPI tracking, departmental MI, analysis and reporting.

What's in it for you:

• Salary up to £27,500 depending on experience
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Share Incentive Plan
• Private Medical Insurance
• Death in Service (DIS) cover
• Income Protection
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working

Skills and experience required:

• A minimum of 1 year's experience working as an Administrator or in a similar role within financial services and a regulated environment
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with Avaloq is highly advantageous

Get in touch or apply online to find out more about this opportunity!

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