via reed · 3 June 2026 ·10 days ago

Senior Paraplanner

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Leeds Full-time GBP 40,000 – 55,000
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Senior Paraplanner

Location: Leeds (Hybrid available after probation)
Salary: Flexible (DOE) + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

An established, independent financial planning firm is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Paraplanner to join its growing technical team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong paraplanner who wants to play a more influential role — whether that’s mentoring junior team members, shaping processes, or progressing towards an advisory position in the future.

You’ll be working with high-quality clients on a holistic planning basis, supporting advisers with complex cases across pensions, investments and protection.

Key Responsibilities

  • Writing high-quality suitability reports and financial planning documentation

  • Producing and maintaining detailed cashflow models

  • Supporting advisers with technical research and case preparation

  • Providing responses to complex client and adviser queries

  • Assisting with ongoing portfolio reviews and planning strategies

  • Supporting and mentoring junior paraplanners and team members

  • Contributing to improvements in templates, processes and technical standards

  • Keeping up to date with industry and regulatory changes

About You
  • Minimum 3 years’ paraplanning experience within a financial planning firm

  • Level 4 Diploma qualified

  • Strong technical knowledge

  • Experience writing detailed, client-facing reports

  • Confident using Excel and financial planning tools

  • A proactive and collaborative approach

What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salary (flexible depending on experience)

  • Annual discretionary bonus (consistently paid)

  • Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home after onboarding)

  • Full study support towards Chartered status

  • Career progression opportunities, including route to Adviser

  • Pension contribution, private medical cover & death in service

  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)

  • Supportive, collaborative team culture

Apply Now

If you’re a skilled paraplanner looking for the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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