Financial Advisor

Company: Firestar Consulting
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Location: Chester
Job Description:

Financial Advisor(IFA)

Chester & North Wales | Immediate Start

Salary: £55,000 basic – OTE: £60,000+

Employment Type: Employed or Self-Employed (flexible)

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Financial Advisor to join a well-established IFA business with an existing client base and strong in-house support. This is a genuine opportunity to step into a busy role, delivering high-quality advice while helping grow the business across Chester and North Wales.

You’ll work alongside experienced paraplanners and administrators, allowing you to focus on what you do best – advising clients and building long-term relationships.

The Role

You’ll provide holistic financial advice across investments, pensions, tax planning and protection, using a mix of face-to-face and telephone meetings. This is a client-focused role with scope to develop your own portfolio over time.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting detailed reviews of clients’ financial circumstances and objectives
  • Designing bespoke financial plans and strategies
  • Completing risk assessments and suitability reports
  • Researching products and solutions across the whole of market
  • Supporting clients as their needs and circumstances change
  • Maintaining full FCA compliance, disclosure and record-keeping standards
  • Liaising with providers and professional introducers where required

What we are looking for

  • Diploma qualified (Chartered status desirable but not essential)
  • Proven experience as a Financial Adviser within the UK market
  • Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills
  • Self-motivated, professional and confident working independently
  • Comfortable working employed or self-employed (including via your own company if preferred)

What is on offer

  • £55,000 salary with OTE £60,000+
  • Immediate start available
  • Employed or self-employed options
  • Existing client base and full admin/paraplanning support
  • Bonus structure and benefits tailored to experience and qualifications
  • Opportunity to grow with a supportive, established firm

If you are an adviser who values quality advice, client relationships and flexibility in how you work, this role offers an excellent next step.

Posted: April 18th, 2026