Job Title: Financial Adviser / Associate Financial Adviser
Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £35,000 to £60,000 per annum DOE + Uncapped Bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid | 37.5 Hours Per Week
About the Opportunity Recruit UK is recruiting on behalf of an established and growing financial planning firm in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, seeking both experienced Financial Advisers and Associate Financial Advisers to join its expanding team.
This opportunity is ideal for established advisers looking for a new challenge or Level 4 Diploma-qualified professionals currently working in paraplanning, IFA administration or financial planning support who are ready to progress into an advisory role.
The firm provides structured training, dedicated mentoring and excellent earning potential, alongside a comprehensive employee benefits package and genuine opportunities for career progression.
Key Responsibilities - Deliver personalised financial advice covering pensions, investments, protection and retirement planning.
- Conduct client consultations, financial reviews and fact-finding meetings.
- Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
- Generate new business opportunities through referrals and professional connections.
- Ensure all advice meets FCA regulations and Consumer Duty requirements.
- Work closely with experienced mentors to develop advisory skills and performance.
Requirements - Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning or equivalent.
- Full, clean UK driving licence.
- Experience within financial services, including financial advice, paraplanning or adviser support.
- Good knowledge of pensions, investments and financial planning.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Motivated, ambitious and committed to career development.
Applications are welcomed from both experienced Financial Advisers and diploma-qualified candidates looking to move into their first advisory position.
Salary & Benefits - Salary: £35,000 to £60,000 DOE.
- Uncapped bonus: 40% of production above validation.
- Annual leave: 22 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Company pension: 6% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution.
- Life insurance: Death in service cover worth 4x annual salary.
- Income protection: 50% of salary after 26 weeks.
- Company sick pay.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Free onsite parking.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for employees and immediate family.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- One paid volunteering day per year.
- Employee referral scheme.
- Employee discounts: Savings at over 1,000 brands through Shop St.
- Access to a Financial Adviser for personal financial planning.
- Discounted services: Mortgages, estate planning and will writing through sister companies.
- Payroll Giving Scheme.
- Structured training: Initial training at the Norwich office, with accommodation and travel expenses covered.
- Ongoing mentoring and professional development.
- Career progression and performance-based salary reviews.
- Company laptop and mobile phone provided.
Apply Now If you're an experienced Financial Adviser considering your next move or a diploma-qualified professional looking to step into financial advice, this could be the ideal opportunity.
Apply today or contact Recruit UK for a confidential discussion.