Equiniti

Estate Administration Assistant

Birmingham - Kingsgate House Full time

Management Level

I

Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries.

EQ is a fintech that connects the future of capital, communications, and governance, building trust and confidence in every market we serve. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ.

Business function

The Estates Administration Service is a highly successful business unit within Equiniti with substantial opportunity for growth.  With expertise and specialist knowledge, it provides a comprehensive, personal and professional service in all aspects of an estate of a deceased person.

We currently have 10 teams across offices in Exeter and Birmingham with around 41 colleagues administering the terms of a Will or rules of Intestacy, including obtaining the Grant and to include taxation and other legislative aspects.  Due to expansion, further roles across the teams are being created.

Role Summary

The role is that of support within the Estate Administration process, where we administer the terms of a deceased’s Will or Intestacy.  This involves banking, clerical, post and other duties to assist the Estate Case officers.  Training and coaching will be given to progress and develop Estate Administration skills and knowledge.  This is an opportunity to work within this area of Law.

Core Duties/Responsibilities  

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Banking administration including payments
  • Post, triage, filing
  • Data input and Case set up
  • Some Estate Administration tasks (with training)
  • Completion of HMRC forms (with training)

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, skills and behaviours:  

  • A strong team player and quick learner
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft and IT skills
  • Positive and enthusiastic
  • Attention to detail
  • Good time management and organized

What We Offer

Save For Your Future - Equiniti Pension Plan; Equiniti matches your pension contributions up to 10%

Health and Wellbeing – Employee Assistance Programme: counselling, legal & wellbeing support for colleagues and their households. Life assurance cover at 4x salary with the ability to purchase enhance cover.

Employee discounts – Discounts and cashback at your favourite high street stores through our EQ Wins Platform.

Flexible Benefits – The ability to purchase a wide variety of benefits through our flex plan; gadgets, travel insurance, will writing, holiday trading and more.

Time Off – Typically 28 days holiday + bank holidays. 2 volunteer days to get involved with a charity of your choosing.

Winning together – Equiniti ICON award vouchers; recognising the individuals going above and beyond to help the business succeed.

Learning & Development – Investment in LinkedIn Learning for all colleagues. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks.