Independent Financial Adviser

Recruit UK; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary of £55,000 – £70,000

Uncapped 30% bonus

Company car or car allowance

Private Medical Insurance and Pension contribution

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A reputable Wealth Management firm in Fareham is seeking a qualified Financial Adviser to take over existing client relationships and provide comprehensive financial advice. The ideal candidate will have a Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning and a proactive approach to client care. This position offers a competitive salary, uncapped bonuses, and the opportunity to inherit a client bank while benefitting from hybrid working and extensive support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience providing face-to-face financial advice.
• Experience advising across pensions, investments, ISAs, and IHT planning.

Responsibilities

• Take over existing client relationships and provide high-quality financial advice.
• Support the development of new business opportunities in the region.
• Work with a full back-office team, including administration and paraplanning.

Skills

Relationship management

Financial advisory

Client care skills

Proactive approach

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning

Job description

Overview

Recruit UK is working on an excellent opportunity for a Financial Adviser to join a well-established Wealth Management firm in Fareham. Our client is a reputable and growing business with strong family values, offering lifestyle financial planning and holistic wealth management services. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a qualified adviser to take over existing client relationships while also supporting the development of new business opportunities in the region.

Responsibilities

• Take over existing client relationships and provide high-quality financial advice.
• Support the development of new business opportunities in the region.
• Work with a full back-office team, including administration and paraplanning.
• Focus on building relationships and delivering honest, genuine advice to create long-term financial security for clients.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning / CAS status (essential)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience providing face-to-face financial advice
• Excellent relationship management and client care skills
• Experience advising across pensions, investments, ISAs, and IHT planning
• Driven and proactive approach to personal and professional growth

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £55,000 – £70,000 (depending on experience)
• Uncapped 30% bonus (after salary validation)
• Client bank to inherit and more acquisitions to follow
• Company car or car allowance after probation
• Private Medical Insurance and Pension contribution
• EMI share scheme after probation
• Laptop, mobile phone, and mileage allowance
• 20 days holiday (increasing to 27 with service) + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown outside of holiday allowance
• Hybrid working: typically 3 days in the office and 2 from home (core Thursday)
• Full paraplanning and administrative support
• Training and development opportunities, including support toward Chartered status