SIPP Accounts Executive - Leicester
£(phone number removed)K
Hybrid
Why this role?
We are currently recruiting for a SIPP Accounts Executive, to work within a well-established Chartered firm of Financial Planners.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
You will be the in-house contact for the client, providing a quality administration service in respect of a portfolio of SIPP (both SIPP Focus and other arrangements serviced by the SIPP team). Maintaining records that meet the requirements of the firm and the regulator. Also providing a technical and administrative support to the Financial Planner.
MAIN TASKS:
Establishment of SIPP
Set up new SIPPs in a timely fashion, using a diary system, submit information pack and assist the Suitability Team to aid the preparation of associated Suitability Reports
Process Contributions, provide CPC to client where necessary, undertake Carry Forward/Taper calculations
Provide cancellation rights to client, where necessary
Effect transfers into SIPP and provide the Suitability Team with an information pack to aid preparation of the Suitability Report. Initially, prepare the pension analysis schedule for the Financial Planner to review, following advice to transfer, complete, and submit the signed transfer forms to the transferring schemes. Day to Day Portfolio Management
Maintain accurate records, processing changes: using software available (Omni, Virtual Cabinet, Intelliflo, Excel)
Maintain a diary confirming the date of any drawdown anniversaries, rent reviews, lease expiry etc
Daily reconciliation of bank accounts
Banking of cheques into the SIPP bank account and requesting payments: cheque/bank transfers
Prepare for client meetings Annual Review Packs, including Accounts Reconciliation & Annual Statements
Issue Client Meeting Notes and undertake action points
Invoice clients in accordance with Client Agreements
Maintain client contact over telephone, email and face to face
Liaise with financial planners and paraplanners
Maintain accountant contact (where applicable) over telephone, email, face to face
Reviewing documents and arranging for trustee's signature
Produce bespoke documents
Carry out other routine administration tasks and deal with client queries within field of expertise/range of authorisation KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Essential
Knowledge of the services that the firm provides to clients
Knowledge of the SIPP and associated products
Good technical knowledge of SIPPs and their use in financial planning
Knowledge of other financial services legislation relevant to role
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, actuaries, accountants, Pension Trustees, HMRC and other professional connections via various methods - phone, letter, e-mail, memo, etc
Knowledge of in-house money laundering procedures relevant to role and individual responsibilities in this area
Knowledge of Data Protection legislation relevant to role
Knowledge of IT systems and programmes relevant to role
Ability to work within level of authority and to refer work when appropriate
Ability to create and maintain accurate computer-based records Pay and Benefits
Salary £25,000 to £35,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications, knowledge, and experience)
Discretionary bonus
4 x salary life assurance
Pension; 5% employer contribution - Increasing incrementally in recognition of service. Salary sacrifice scheme available
24 days' holiday - Increasing incrementally in recognition of continuous service
Health Cash Plan Scheme
Free parking
Hybrid Working Scheme - Following completion of initial training and induction QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential
· Educated to A level standard (or equivalent) as a minimum.
· Minimum of 3 years' experience in a SIPP client servicing and administration role
Desirable
To be willing to obtain CII Award/Certificate/Diploma Units (or equivalent)
To hold CII Award/Certificate/Diploma units (or equivalent)
Other Financial Services experience, in a similar role, ideally for a Financial Adviser If you wish to be considered for this role, please email your cv to (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed)