Financial Planning Assistant

We are a forward-thinking Chartered financial planning firm based in the county town of Lewes, East Sussex where our employees thrive from being part of a fantastic, long-established team operating in a culture-based office environment. Our playing field is a level one, with everyone having the freedom to communicate openly and the opportunity to make the most of their role. We are supportive of ongoing learning, uphold the value of working as a team and have recently moved to a fabulous re-furbished office in the hub of the town centre, designed as a professional, yet friendly space for the enjoyment of our clients and employees alike.

The Position: Are you an aspiring financial planning professional looking for more than just a support role? This role has been designed as a development position for a talented individual who wants to build a long-term career in financial planning. This is not a role where you will be confined to administration. You will be actively involved in all aspects of the financial planning process, developing both technical expertise and client relationship skills.

Anticipated Timeframe (subject to ability / business needs):

  • Years 1 & 2 building on existing Financial Planning Assistant skills
  • Years 3, 4 & 5 working towards & gaining Chartered status
  • Year 5 onwards – migrating into full-time Chartered Financial Planner role, taking leads and direct responsibility for client

The Person We Are Looking For:

  • Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a paraplanner
  • Diploma qualified
  • Studying towards, or keen to pursue, further professional financial planning qualifications
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional client service
  • Interested in developing both technical knowledge and client-facing skills
  • Looking for genuine career progression and long-term opportunities
  • Is prepared to be mainly office based so we can provide the necessary training

Further details of key duties, responsibilities and personal specification will be provided at interview, or upon request.

Join us and build a long-term career that takes you from Financial Planning Assistant to Chartered Financial Planner in your own right.

 

How to apply

Please email your CV, covering letter and your salary expectations to:

  • Location Lewes
  • Salary £35,000 - £45,000
  • Contract Type Permanent
  • Attendance Full-Time