Paraplanning Support Administrator (PSA)

Company: Strategic Solutions Financial Services
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Location: Folkestone
Job Description:

We are looking for a personable, capable and well-organised Paraplanning Support Administrator (PSA) to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in supporting our internal Paraplanning Team and helping us deliver a consistently high standard of service to our clients.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and submitting new business applications.
  • Requesting information from product providers and following up on outstanding requests.
  • Producing client review packs, valuations and supporting documentation.
  • Assisting with new business and product research and comparisons.
  • Liaising with financial advisers, product providers and other third parties.
  • Supporting compliance processes and file-checking requirements.
  • Preparing letters, reports and other client documentation.
  • Keeping case records and back-office systems accurate and up to date.
  • Managing multiple cases and helping to ensure work progresses within agreed timescales.

About you

You will ideally have:

  • Previous administration experience within an IFA or financial planning firm.
  • A good working knowledge of pensions, investments and protection products.
  • Experience using provider platforms and financial-services back-office systems.
  • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Confidence communicating with advisers, providers and other third parties.
  • The ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise tasks and work independently.
  • A positive, collaborative and client-focused approach.

The following would be beneficial but are not essential:

  • Broader technical knowledge of financial products and the advice process.
  • Experience using systems such as:
  • CashCalc
  • FE Analytics
  • O&M

No formal qualifications are required to apply. We are happy to support further professional development and qualifications for the right person.

What we can offer

You will join a busy, vibrant and technically experienced team that is passionate about making high-quality financial advice accessible.

You will play a pivotal role in helping us deliver a client service that is professional, clear, concise and easy to understand.

We are proud to offer a supportive and flexible working environment, together with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

  • Salary: Up to £30,000 depending on experience
  • Location: Head Office, Westbourne
  • Working arrangement: Office-based, although we are open to conversations about hybrid working arrangements following successful training
  • Hours: Full time
  • Holiday entitlement: 24 days’ annual leave plus statutory/bank holidays
  • Health plan: Health Cash Plan after 2 years
  • Study plan: Up to 6 days’ study leave and up to £2,500 towards relevant qualification costs
  • Other: Employee Assistance Programme
  • Professional development: Support for relevant qualifications and ongoing training

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Posted: September 20th, 2026