Paraplanner

  • GCB Recruitment
  • Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
  • Sep 23, 2025
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Paraplanner to join our clients, a highly successful independent practice in the Bury St Edmunds area. Our clients are ideally seeking an experienced Paraplanner, however, they would also consider a strong Financial Administrator looking to progress

Our clients offer excellent career progression in a professional and friendly working environment. The successful candidate will need to have experience in providing technical support in a Financial Planning firm.

The successful Paraplanner will be offered:

  • Basic Salary up to £40,000, dependent on experience
  • 22 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Death in service

To be considered for the Paraplanner role, you must have:

  • Previous experience working within an IFA practice
  • Organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise, meet targets and deadlines
  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills
  • Strong IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities for the role of Paraplanner:

  • Preparing analysis of the client's existing portfolio
  • Provision of technical support to Advisers
  • Completing calculations (i.e., income tax, IHT, Capital Gains Tax, Lifetime Allowance, Pension
  • Working closely with the Adviser to research and formulate appropriate advice
  • Preparation of Recommendation Reports and supplementary documentation
  • Adherence to compliance procedures, core values and high standards of client service
  • Regular liaison with product providers, account managers and clients
  • Develop and maintain knowledge and understanding of financial products and markets to meet regulatory requirements and personal development needs