Step into Advice: Trainee Financial Planner Opportunity – Up to £55,000 + Bonus + Full Support to CAS
Are you a highly skilled Paraplanner with ambitions to become a Financial Planner? Ready to step out from behind the scenes and in front of clients? If you're seeking a clear pathway to advice with full support, this is the career move you’ve been waiting for.
Why join us?
We are a successful and growing Independent Financial Planning firm with a strong client-first ethos, known for our technical excellence and bespoke wealth management solutions. Due to business growth and increasing demand from our HNW client base, we're now looking to develop the next generation of Financial Planners.
This is your opportunity to transition into advice with:
Structured development plan – full support to Competent Adviser Status (CAS)
Warm, high-quality client introductions – no cold calling
Mentorship from experienced Financial Planners
Up to £55,000 basic salary + performance-related bonus
Full study support towards Chartered status
Hybrid working options and a supportive, collaborative culture
What we’re looking for:
We’re keen to hear from Paraplanners who are:
Already Level 4 Diploma qualified (DipPFS or equivalent)
Experienced in writing suitability reports and complex financial planning cases
Comfortable engaging with clients and starting to build relationships
Hungry to become a trusted adviser, not just stay behind the scenes
Driven, professional, and aligned with high ethical standards
What’s in it for you?
A defined route into Financial Planning
Access to existing clients from day one
Clear career progression in a respected, client-centric firm
Hybrid working – typically 2-3 days in the office, with flexibility
Ongoing support towards Chartered status and soft skills training
Role Overview:
In your first 12-18 months, you’ll:
Work closely with our Financial Planners to shadow client meetings
Prepare for and attend client reviews to build your confidence
Start to take ownership of smaller client relationships
Build your own caseload with full paraplanning and admin support
Progress towards full CAS sign-off and independent advice