Paraplanner

Company: Nigel James Associates Ltd
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

PARAPLANNER – HNW FINANCIAL PLANNING

£50,000 – £55,000 | PERFORMANCE RELATED BONUS | BRISTOL | HYBRID WORKING

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join one of the South West’s most exciting financial planning businesses at a pivotal point in its growth story.

Our client is a fast-growing, independently owned wealth management firm based in Bristol, founded by some of the most experienced and well-regarded professionals in the industry. The business has ambitious growth plans and is already building a strong reputation for delivering outstanding holistic financial planning to HNW and UHNW clients with c£750,000 and above in investable assets. With a highly experienced advisory team in place and significant expansion planned over the coming months, this is a business on a genuinely exciting trajectory.

They are looking for an experienced Paraplanner to join the team and play a central role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, complex financial planning advice. This is a role with real scope…as the business grows, there is a clear opportunity for the right person to develop into a senior paraplanning position and ultimately lead the paraplanning function.

The role:

  • Prepare high-quality suitability reports and letters across all areas of financial planning including pensions, investments, IHT, estate planning, and protection
  • Conduct detailed research and analysis to support the advisory team in delivering tailored recommendations to HNW and UHNW clients
  • Provide technical support to Financial Planners throughout the advice process
  • Carry out cashflow modelling and investment analysis
  • Liaise with providers, platforms, and third parties to ensure efficient processing of new business
  • Maintain accurate client records and ensure all documentation meets FCA compliance standards
  • Support continuous improvement of paraplanning processes and systems as the business grows

What we are looking for:

  • An experienced Paraplanner with a solid track record of producing high-quality suitability reports in a financial planning environment
  • Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS or equivalent) as a minimum — Chartered status or working towards it would be a real advantage
  • Strong technical knowledge across pensions, investments, IHT, trusts, and tax-efficient planning
  • Experience working with HNW clients and complex cases
  • Highly organised with excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail
  • Someone who is motivated by being part of a growing business and wants to develop their career alongside it

What is on offer:

  • Basic salary of £50,000 to £55,000 depending on experience
  • Performance related bonus
  • Hybrid working
  • A genuine opportunity to grow with the business and develop into a senior leadership position within the paraplanning function
  • The chance to work alongside some of the most experienced and respected financial planning professionals in the South West

If you are an experienced Paraplanner looking for a role with real substance, a high-quality client base, and genuine career progression in a business that is going places, then please get in touch!

Posted: June 5th, 2026