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Work hard, they said. Be keen, they said. Start your exams. And then you'll get the progression you want. You've done your part. But have they? You won't face that problem here. At this IFA business they'll help develop you into the paraplanner you want, and know, you can be. And they'll do that in the next 9-12 months. This is a company with a proud track record of nurturing their employees. You'll start as an administrator but you'll soon take on paraplanning tasks like preparing reports with templates. In the not too distant future, working closely with a Chartered adviser, you'll learn, you'll grow, and you'll get proper, supportive training. That will ultimately mean becoming a paraplanner in a "proper", independent, modern financial planning practice. And as you progress, so will your pay. You ll start on a salary of up to £35,000 but as your skills and qualifications grow so will your income. Plus, you ll get a share of the profits through a team bonus scheme, which typically adds around 10% to your salary. Alongside that there's: Hybrid working (50/50 post training) Pension DIS Vitality PMI Income protection 25 days holiday plus extra days off over Christmas (they close between Xmas and the New Year) What we really like about this business is that they're accountable. They'll make it clear from the outset what you need to do to achieve what they want. And they'll make it clear what that will mean to you. How refreshing is that? What you ll do To start with you'll provide administrative support to the firm's newest adviser. You'll also begin to prepare reports using templates. In the next 12 months you'll become a proper, full fat paraplanner. That means attending client meetings, using Voyant for cashflow modelling and research. Pace of progress will depend on how you progress. There's no one-size-fits-all approach. What you ll need At least 3 years of admin experience in a financial planning firm Working towards your Diploma (with 2 or 3 exams already passed) A genuine drive to progress into a paraplanning role in the future Someone who can evidence their passion for the profession Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use your initiative will also set you apart. About the company This IFA firm is fiercely independent and fiercely proud to be small. What's more, they aren't set up to sell. You don't have to worry about being bought out by a firm that you wouldn't have chosen to firm. They've grown from small beginnings to a business with 3 planners looking after 170 households. They're supported by two paraplanners, three administrators, and hopefully, you. Ready to be the paraplanner you know you can be? Click apply. Don t worry if your CV isn t up to date. Just send what you have and we ll deal with that later. Everyone will receive a response.

Paraplanner / Trainee Paraplanner Location: Solihull Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE Working Pattern: 3 days office / 2 days WFH I m currently working with a well-established and growing wealth management firm that is looking to expand its technical support team with the addition of either an experienced Paraplanner or a Trainee Paraplanner looking to take the next step in their career. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical side of financial planning and wants to join a supportive environment with strong long-term progression and development opportunities. The Role Supporting advisers across a range of financial planning cases Preparing suitability reports and client recommendations Conducting research across pensions, investments, and protection products Assisting with cashflow modelling and technical calculations Supporting client review processes and ongoing servicing work Liaising with providers and third parties where required Maintaining accurate client records and ensuring compliant file management Working closely with a collaborative technical support team What They re Looking For Experience within an IFA / wealth management environment Previous paraplanning, report writing, or technical administration experience Good understanding of pensions and investment products Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Comfortable managing workloads and deadlines effectively Level 4 Diploma qualified or currently working towards RO exams What s on Offer Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office / 2 days WFH) Strong study support and progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative team environment Exposure to a wide variety of financial planning cases Long-term career development within a growing business If this could be of interest, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Senior Paraplanner - Reading (Hybrid) Salary: £55,000 + benefits A well-established and highly regarded financial planning firm is seeking an experienced Senior Paraplanner to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong paraplanner who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial planning advice to clients. The position offers the chance to work closely with Financial Planning Consultants, provide technical expertise, and mentor junior team members, with potential longer-term progression into an Advisory/Consultant role through a structured development pathway. The Role As a Senior Paraplanner, you will support Financial Planning Consultants by delivering high-quality technical analysis and suitability reports, ensuring advice is accurate, compliant and tailored to client objectives. Key responsibilities include: Producing clear, high-quality technical suitability reports in a timely manner Reviewing client files to understand objectives and identify key financial planning considerations Analysing existing pensions, investments and protection arrangements Undertaking whole-of-market research across investments, pensions and protection products Interpreting risk analysis and assessing the suitability of recommendations Providing technical, research and administrative support to the advisory team Communicating effectively with Consultants and Client Support teams regarding reports and recommendations Maintaining accurate client records and tasks within back-office systems Attending client meetings alongside Consultants where required Senior Level Responsibilities In addition to core paraplanning duties, you will also: Mentor and support trainee or junior paraplanners Assist with technical checking and quality assurance of paraplanning reports Support complex financial planning work including cashflow modelling and technical calculations Contribute to internal projects aimed at improving efficiency and client service delivery Participate in team meetings and collaborate on wider business initiatives About You The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and experience in a paraplanning role within an IFA or financial planning environment. Essential: Diploma qualified (Level 4) Experience writing detailed suitability reports Previous experience within an IFA/Financial Planning firm Strong technical knowledge of pensions, investments and protection Experience conducting research using industry tools Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail Strong organisational and prioritisation skills Desirable: Chartered status or working towards it Minimum 3+ years in a technical paraplanning role Experience mentoring junior paraplanners Experience with cashflow modelling Knowledge of Intelliflo Office and research tools such as Financial Express Analytics or Iress What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working arrangement - 3 days in the office - 2 days from home Supportive, collaborative paraplanning team Structured career progression, including potential path to Financial Planner/Consultant Ongoing professional development and CPD support If you are an experienced paraplanner looking to step into a senior role with genuine progression opportunities, we would welcome your application.

My client is a leading Investment Management & Financial Planning firm based in Central Leeds, managing clients money and providing sound financial Advice to both businesses and individuals covering Discretionary Investment Management & Financial Planning. We are urgently seeking a Junior Financial Adviser, ideally someone who has recently qualified or very nearly qualified with their Level 4 Diploma in Financial Advice / Planning and looking to take their first step into Advice. Specific duties will include: Meet potential new clients to ascertain their current and future financial planning needs Provide quality Investment Advice in accordance with current regulations and within the firms standards and procedures Introduce clients to the wider support team of the business Maintain the existing HNW client book and retain excisting clients Building and maintaining a strong network of professional connections Identify and make suggestions to the Investment propositions and make recommendations The successful candidate will have around 3+ years experience working within the Financial Services sector, ideally within an IFA firm working as a Senior Administrator or as a Paraplanner. You will have recently qualified (or very nearly qualified) with a Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning / Financial Advice, and will be looking for the next step in your career towards becoming a Financial Adviser. Ideally you'll have strong knowledge of Pensions, Investments and Retirement Planning. You will be educated to at least A level standard, with good grades. A great salary package will be offered coupled with a great bonus scheme, which will be dependant upon your skills, previous experience and current qualifications.

My client is a Financial Advisory, Asset Management & Stockbroking firm, providing high quality Financial Advice to both Individuals and Businesses. We are seeking someone to join the Paraplanning team as a Trainee, which you will be responsible for assessing new business submitted based on information provided by the IFA's, recording new cases in the companies internal systems, liaising with the Financial Advisers to obtain information to enable case completion, producing suitability letters, presenting cases to the Financial Advisers, providing feedback on new business and cases directly to the Financial Advisers and to finalist cases in line with the companies regulatory procedures. The ideal person for this role will either be someone who is in an Investment Administration role with 1-3 years experience that wishes to progress into Paraplanning, or a Senior Investment Administrator looking to move into a Paraplanning role, but unable to where they currently are. Ideally you will have 1-3 years experience within Financial Services and It would be ideal if you are working towards a Diploma in Financial Planning, ideally with a couple of exams under your belt already (RO1, RO2, RO3).

My client is a Financial Advisory & Investment Management firm, providing high quality Financial Advice to both Individuals and Businesses. We are currently seeking a Trainee Paraplanner to join the Admninistrative teams, you will be responsible for assessing new business submitted based on information provided by the IFA's, recording new cases in the companies internal systems, liaising with the Financial Advisers to obtain information to enable case completion, producing suitability letters & reports, presenting cases to the Financial Advisers, providing feedback on new business and cases directly to the Financial Advisers and to finalise cases in line with the companies regulatory procedures. The ideal person for this role will either be someone who has some experience within IFA Administration with 1-3 years experience that wishes to progress into Paraplanning, but unable to where they currently are. Ideally you will have 1-3 years experience within Financial Services and It would be ideal if you are working towards a Diploma in Financial Planning, ideally with a couple of exams under your belt already (RO1, RO2, RO3). We are also willing to consider candidates fresh within the sector, who are willing to study and wanting to develop a career within Financial Advice. Great salarey offered for this role, office-based in Sheffield.

My client is a Chartered Independent Financial Advisory firm based in Chester, who have a passion for financial planning and provide expert, impartial financial advice for individuals, families and businesses. Focusing on personal goals, investment opportunities, planning and saving for retirement and improving tax efficiency. We are urgently seeking a Paraplanner to join the an existing team of qualified Paraplanners supporting 9 Financial Advisers. The idea candidate will be Level 4 Diploma qualified, or working towards, with experience of providing technical support within a Financial Planning firm. Specifically you'll be responsible for: Preparing analysis of client s existing portfolio Provision of technical support to Advisers Completing calculations (i.e., income tax, IHT, Capital Gains Tax, Lifetime Allowance, Pension Annual Allowance, Carry Forward, Chargeable Gains, Cashflow Modelling etc.) Working closely with the Adviser to research and formulate appropriate advice Preparation of Recommendation Reports and supplementary documentation Adherence to Innes Reid s 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 We require a candidate who has previous experience working within an IFA firm, who is organised, methodical and has excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritise meet targets and deadlines, with strong communication skills both written and verbal and strong analytical and numerical skills. You will be Level 4 Diploma qualified, or be working towards Diploma qualification coupled with relevant experience working within Financial Advice sector. If you have worked with Intelliflow, Selectapension, Trigold, Assureweb previosuly, then this would be to your advantage, as well as any experience with Platforms such as Abrdn, Aviva and Aegon.

Paraplanner / Trainee Paraplanner South Manchester £40,000+ DOE Mainly office-based Up to 2 days WFH considered I m currently working with a growing and forward-thinking financial planning firm in South Manchester who are looking to recruit either an experienced Paraplanner or a strong IFA Administrator / Trainee Paraplanner ready to take the next step in their career. This opportunity would suit someone with solid back-office or technical support experience, ideally with some RO exams completed, who is looking to build their technical knowledge within a supportive and well-structured environment. The Opportunity Join a collaborative financial planning firm with a modern culture Work closely with Advisers as part of a pod-style structure Gain exposure to a broad range of pensions, investments, and financial planning cases Develop your technical knowledge and paraplanning capability within an experienced team Clear long-term progression and development opportunities available The Role Responsibilities will include: Preparing suitability reports and client recommendations Conducting research across pensions, investments, protection, and tax planning Supporting adviser meetings and producing follow-up documentation Assisting with financial planning cases from initial research through to implementation Working closely with Advisers and the wider support team to deliver excellent client outcomes What They re Looking For Experience within an IFA / Wealth Management environment Existing paraplanning experience OR strong IFA administration / technical support experience Some RO exams completed or currently studying towards qualifications Strong communication and organisational skills Ambitious mindset with a willingness to learn and develop Salary & Benefits Salary of £40,000+ DOE Annual salary review each summer Annual bonus linked to company profits Private medical insurance Company pension scheme Hybrid working available (up to 2 days WFH) If you re a Paraplanner, Technical Administrator, or Trainee Paraplanner based in or around South Manchester and looking for a strong long-term opportunity, please apply or get in touch directly.

Experienced Financial Services Administrator Location: Leicester Salary: Competitive DOE I m currently working with a growing wealth management firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Financial Services Administrator to join its support team in Leicester. This opportunity would suit someone with experience within an IFA or wealth management environment who enjoys working in a varied role supporting advisers and clients across the full financial planning process. The Role Supporting advisers with client servicing and financial planning administration Managing client documentation and maintaining accurate CRM records Liaising with providers to obtain policy and investment information Processing letters of authority and supporting business submissions Preparing annual review documentation and portfolio valuations Assisting with fund research and financial planning reports Supporting client meeting preparation and follow-up administration Managing shared inboxes, incoming calls, and general office coordination What They re Looking For Previous experience within a financial services administration role Strong understanding of financial planning processes and documentation Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Confident communication skills when dealing with clients, advisers, and providers Ability to manage multiple tasks and work efficiently in a busy environment Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office Exposure to financial planning tools and research systems would be beneficial What s on Offer Competitive salary depending on experience Supportive and collaborative working environment Long-term progression opportunities within a growing business Strong team culture and employee benefits package Exposure to a broad range of financial planning work If this could be of interest, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Trainee IFA Hertford, hybrid working (1 day WFH) £35,000 - £45,000 We are working with a well-established, boutique IFA firm based in Hertford, who are looking to appoint a Trainee Independent Financial Adviser . This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Paraplanner looking to step up into advice or a Junior Adviser seeking a supportive environment to progress their career. About the Firm A close-knit team of four in the Hertford office, working collaboratively where every client is treated as "the firm's client" rather than belonging to one adviser. The existing team includes two highly experienced IFAs, a Paraplanner (progressed from apprentice), and an Administrator. A mature and supportive environment where flexibility, care for clients, and teamwork are central. Details of the Role: Work closely with Advisers to support and gradually take on your own clients. Writing high-quality financial planning reports and ensuring clients receive the best ongoing service. Opportunity to develop into a full Adviser role in a nurturing, collaborative setting. Full or part-time considered, with flexibility to fit the right person. To be considered for this position: An experienced Paraplanner ready to step up , or a Junior IFA looking for a supportive home. Someone who is caring, client-focused, and committed to providing excellent service. Level 4 qualified or an exam away Strong report writing and technical skills. Happy to be part of a small, all-female team - collaboration and a good team fit are key. Benefits: Salary between £35,000 - £45,000 Hybrid working: typically 4 days in the office, 1 day from home (Wednesday). Flexible hours and part-time options are considered. Long-term growth opportunities within an expanding firm. Apply today if you are a motivated Paraplanner ready to make the step into advice, or a Junior Adviser seeking a wonderful environment where client care comes first, this could be the perfect next step. Paraplanner, Junior IFA, Financial Planner, Associate Planner

IFA Administrator/ Trainee Paraplanner Grantham Salary up to 28,000 Development into Paraplanning Exam support and Funding Candidates who come from a transferable financial background OR who hold Industry related qualifications will be considered. NJR Recruitment are working in partnership with growing Firm of Financial Planners who are going through a period of growth and have an exciting opportunity for a talented Financial Planning Administrator to join their practice based in the Grantham area. The role will involve providing administrative support to a team of Paraplanners and Financial Planners, ensuring the Client journey remains seamless. The role will offer varied mixed of administration and telephone-based tasks. This role would suit someone who is looking to join a well-structured business who offer clear career development and on-going support. You will benefit from working as part of a friendly team who operate a family culture and provide ongoing training and development. Responsibilities " Administration Support to the Financial Advisers " All aspects of support including LOA responsibility, chasing outstanding case information, client review preparation and general office duties " Processing of new business applications for Pensions, Life Assurance and Investments with all providers from inception to completion " Liaising with clients in relation to various queries " Maintaining an electronic record of all new business applications in order to keep consultants up to date " Preparing meeting documentation " Updating the back-office system The successful candidate will need to have previous experience working within a Financial Planning/IFA environment OR someone from Banking / a Provider. You will have solid communication and articulation skills as well as the ability to multi-task. Our client is looking for a self-motivated, career minded, enthusiastic and positive but meticulous individual, who can work as part of a team and have a flexible approach. For more information, please contact one of specialist consultant quoting REF: NJR15787

Job Title : Technical Support Analyst Location : Sutton Coldfield Salary : £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type : Full-time, Permanent About us : Established in 2006, Gemini Wealth Group is an award-winning independent financial advisory firm based in Sutton Coldfield. Our mission is to be the 'go-to' business for financial advice and planning by building a team of like-minded professionals who embody our core values of innovation, integrity, honesty, and transparency. We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive in-house solutions and unbiased, expert advice to support individuals and families on their financial journey. We offer services in investment advice, retirement planning, tax mitigation, and asset protection, ensuring that we help our clients achieve their financial goals. About the role : We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Technical Support Analyst to join our team. This role is crucial in providing technical support to our financial advisers, outsourced paraplanning provider, and compliance team. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality client services and financial advice processes. Your responsibilities will include: Providing technical support to the financial adviser team Calculating and assessing Capital Gains Tax (CGT) liabilities on investment disposals and chargeable event gains for investment bonds Supporting pension income calculations, including assessing lifetime allowance (LTA) positions and annual allowance usage Assisting in the creation and maintenance of detailed cashflow modelling reports using tools such as Voyant Gathering, verifying, and analysing client data, including fact finds, policy information, and valuations Liaising with product providers and platforms to obtain information and quotes Monitoring workflow to ensure tasks are completed within service level agreements and compliance requirements Maintaining accurate and compliant client records in CRM and back-office systems, such as Intelligent Office Supporting the compliance team to ensure all documentation and advice processes adhere to FCA regulations Contributing to the continuous improvement of operational processes and documentation standards Acting as a point of contact for adviser queries regarding technical matters About you : Previous experience in a technical support or administrative role within an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA), wealth management, or financial planning firm A good understanding of financial products, including pensions, ISAs, bonds, and protection policies Working knowledge of FCA regulations and financial planning compliance requirements Proficiency in financial planning software (e.g., Intelligent Office, Voyant) and the Microsoft Office Suite Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality work Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Desirable : A Certificate in Financial Services or working towards a CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning. Experience with cashflow modelling tools What we offer : A competitive salary and benefits package The opportunity to work within a supportive and growing IFA environment Career progression and professional development support A collaborative and ethical company culture If this role sounds suitable for you, please click apply so submit your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates with experience of; Trainee Paraplanner, Financial Planning Assistant, Wealth Management Assistant, IFA Administrator, Financial Administrator, IFA Technical Administrator, Wealth Management Administrator also be considered for this role.