Competitive DOE | Hybrid | Taunton
Our client is a well-established professional services firm delivering high-quality financial planning support to a diverse client base. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to developing its people, the organisation offers a supportive environment where you can continue to build your technical expertise and progress your career within a forward-thinking team.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Paraplanner to join a busy and growing financial planning department. In this role, you will provide high-quality research, analysis, and report writing to support Financial Consultants and ensure an exceptional client experience. You will also play a key part in supporting, guiding, and developing more junior team members, contributing to a knowledgeable and cohesive paraplanning function
Responsibilities of the Paraplanner:
- Research, prepare, and produce detailed financial planning reports across investments, pensions, trusts, and later-life planning.
- Conduct cashflow modelling and technical analysis to support client recommendations.
- Maintain accurate records and progress client cases using the firm’s back-office systems.
- Liaise with clients and providers, ensuring work is completed within agreed timeframes.
Requirements of the Paraplanner:
- DipPFS (or equivalent) and ideally 2–3 years of experience in a similar paraplanning role.
- Strong knowledge of investments, pensions, IHT planning, and investment propositions.
- Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to teamwork.
- Competent IT skills, including familiarity with financial planning research tools and cashflow software.
Benefits:
- Minimum 25 days’ holiday increasing with service, plus buy and sell options.
- Annual salary review and professional subscription support.
- Hybrid working model and flexible benefits package.
- Pension scheme, life assurance, and employee assistance programme.
- Volunteering days, wellbeing initiatives, and access to a range of lifestyle discounts.
- Optional health plans and eco-friendly schemes such as electric car and cycle-to-work.
If you are an experienced Paraplanner looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and progressive environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today to find out more.
Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
Recruitment Consultant: Joanne Caine
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