Purpose of the role:
Responsible for the administration of a portfolio of companies, trusts and other entities ensuring that the affairs of the clients are managed in accordance with the relevant laws and the standard of client services set by the firm, in liaison with the relevant Trust Manager and Client Director.
Responsibilities:
- Administer a varied portfolio taking responsibility for the proper performance of all necessary administration tasks required to comply with requirements of the client and relevant legislation
- Manage client relationships, attendance at meetings as appropriate including all preparation as necessary
- Ensure that the relevant Trust Manager/Client Director are kept informed of activities at all times
- Ensure minutes and resolutions for entities under management (companies, trusts, foundations etc.) are prepared as required
- Responsible to ensure all statutory records/returns are prepared and submitted
- Responsible to ensure statutory database/registers are maintained and up to date
- Preparation of correspondence in accordance with firm's procedures
- Preparation and release of bank payments including on bank online platforms
- Ensure that all client requests/correspondence are dealt with in a prompt, professional and efficient manner
Skills required:
- Minimum of 7 years in a financial services environment preferably with relevant management experience
- Recognised Industry Professional qualification e.g. STEP
- Good understanding of Trust and Company accounting
- Excellent knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
- Good knowledge of databases such as Unity would be useful
- Excellent understanding of Corporate and Trust Structures
- Excellent understanding of AML legislation relative to own work
- Good knowledge of double entry bookkeeping