Swarm Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with an established and highly respected independent financial planning firm based in Yeadon, North Leeds. The firm pride themselves on delivering a personal, relationship-led service to its clients, helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals through tailored advice and long-term planning. The business has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality advice across pensions, investments, protection, trusts, and estate planning, with client care sitting at the heart of everything they do. Due to an upcoming maternity leave, the firm is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Planning Administrator to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. While initially offered as a maternity cover position, the company has ambitious growth plans and would be open to retaining the successful candidate on a permanent basis should the right long-term opportunity arise. This role will suit an experienced financial planning administrator who enjoys the technical side of administration and is confident working with pensions, investments, trusts, bonds, trades, and new business processing within a fast-paced IFA environment. Processing new business applications across pensions, investments, protection, trusts, and inheritance tax products Obtaining and verifying Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements for new and existing clients Preparing annual review packs and supporting documentation for client meetings Minimum 2 years' experience within an IFA, Wealth Management, or Financial Planning administration role Significant experience processing new business across pensions, investments, protection, trusts, and estate planning products Strong technical administration experience within Financial Planning Knowledge of trusts, bonds, inheritance tax planning, and deceased client processes would be highly advantageous Strong understanding of provider platforms and financial planning products Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook Pay range and compensation package ~£27,000 - £35,000 basic salary depending on experience ~ Hybrid Working Available ~ Flexible Working Hours ~ Study Support Towards Financial Services Qualifications ~ Free On-Site Parking ~ Opportunity for Permanent Employment Following Contract Completion ~ 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays Privacy Policy Statement By applying for this position, you agree for your data to be stored by Swarm Recruitment until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Your data will only be used for the purposes intended. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you if requested.
