Financial Planner

  • Ellis James Partners Ltd
  • Jan 21, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Experienced Financial Planner (Northampton / Hybrid)
£75k base + negotiated commission (Initial Advice Fee & Ongoing Advice Fee)
Take over (Apply online only) active clients Typical individual FUM £150k+

Step into a book that matters. Our client is a well established, growing advice firm with an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure - everyone has a stake in long term success.

They're hiring an Experienced Financial Planner to inherit a live client bank from a retiring adviser, with a phased handover and full support.

The role
  • Own a well established portfolio from day one; nurture and grow those relationships.
  • Deliver holistic, face to face financial planning backed by a supportive ops team.
  • Work closely with paraplanning/admin support on review packs, reports, and suitability letters.
  • Collaborate across the practice; contribute to proposition and client experience.

What's in it for you
  • £75k base + negotiated commission (IAF / OAF).
  • Paraplanning & admin support; efficient workflows and review prep.
  • Progression to Senior/Manager as the practice scales; scope to hire a junior planner.
  • Open to negotiation for standout candidates (bringing clients welcome, not essential).

About you
  • Level 4 Diploma (essential) with SPS; Chartered preferred.
  • Proven in face to face client engagement and holistic planning.
  • Based within 1 hour of Northampton; comfortable with hybrid field/office pattern.
  • Relationship builder with the drive to deliver excellent client outcomes and lead as the practice grows.

Why now
This is more than "another adviser role." It's a genuine succession opportunity to own your book, shape the next phase of a people focused firm, and progress into senior leadership.