Description
Paraplanner – Reading Region
Salary: £40,000
Location: Reading Region
Job Type: Full-Time | Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30pm
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paraplanner to join a well-established and growing financial planning business in the Reading area.
This role is ideal for a technically strong and detail-oriented individual who enjoys supporting advisers in delivering high-quality financial advice. You’ll work closely with advisers and wider support teams, helping to manage client cases from research through to recommendation and implementation.
The Role
As a Paraplanner, you will provide technical support to advisers, prepare suitability reports, conduct research, and assist in delivering tailored financial planning solutions for clients.
You’ll be joining a collaborative and professional environment where teamwork, client service, and technical excellence are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting financial advisers with technical research and analysis
- Preparing high-quality suitability reports and recommendations
- Building and maintaining cashflow models
- Assisting with complex financial planning queries and calculations
- Attending client meetings where required and documenting outcomes
- Managing client requests including withdrawals, contributions, and policy amendments
- Maintaining accurate client and compliance records
- Processing new business and supporting ongoing case management
- Liaising with clients, providers, and internal stakeholders professionally and efficiently
Skills & Experience Required
- Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning or close to achieving this
- Previous paraplanning experience within a financial planning environment
- Strong technical knowledge across pensions, investments, protection, and financial planning products
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Personal Attributes
- Professional and trustworthy approach
- Proactive and reliable team player
- Strong client service focus
- Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced advisers and technical professionals
- Long-term career development within a growing business