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Paraplanner – Progression to Financial Adviser, Ingatestone | £40,000 – £55,000 (DOE)

September 11, 2026 by

Paraplanner – Progression to Financial Adviser, Ingatestone | £40,000 – £55,000 (DOE)


Location: Essex

Job Ref: SN

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 (DOE)

Work From Home option: Yes


Full-Time | Hybrid | Full Study Support | Excellent Benefits | Clear Career Path

Are you a Level 4 Diploma-qualified Paraplanner looking to take the next step in your career?

A fantastic opportunity has opened with a highly regarded independent financial advisory firm with offices n Colchester.  Known for its technical excellence and loyal client base, this growing business is now seeking a talented Junior Paraplanner to join their team—with a clear pathway to becoming Paraplanner Manager.

Why This Role Stands Out:

  • Competitive salary: £40,000 – £55,000 DOE
  • Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home (post-probation)
  • Full study support & structured development programme
  • Supportive, family-oriented culture
  • Excellent benefits including access to a wellbeing suite
  • Clear progression to Adviser or Paraplanner Manager

About the Firm:

This well-established IFA offers advice across Pensions, Investments, Retirement Planning, IHT, Tax, Trusts, Mortgages, and Protection. With a strong local reputation in Edgware and St Albans, they’ve grown steadily over the past 15 years and are known for nurturing long-term client and staff relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Attend client meetings and record comprehensive notes
  • Draft detailed, compliant suitability reports
  • Conduct product and investment research
  • Build cashflow models and support complex planning
  • Liaise with providers and manage review prep
  • Play a key role in ensuring a seamless client journey

About You:

  • Level 4 Diploma qualified (or progressing towards Chartered)
  • Experience in a Paraplanning or technical role within an IFA
  • Strong technical skills and attention to detail
  • Exposure to pensions, drawdown, or holistic financial planning is a plus
  • Ambitious, with aspirations to step into a management or Adviser role

This is an excellent chance to join a high-performing team in a firm that values your growth as much as your skills.

Interested?
Contact Sam Negbenebor at Financial Divisions:
samn@financialdivisions.co.uk

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