F.H. MANNING FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Apprentice Independent Financial Adviser (IFA)

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At F H Manning Financial Services, we're looking for ambitious, curious and motivated young people who want to build real skills, earn while they learn and become part of a professional team that genuinely invests in their future.
This isn't about making tea or filing paperwork. This is your opportunity to start building a career in financial services — an industry that changes lives, helps families achieve their goals and supports business owners in building their futures.
What You'll Gain
Earn While You Learn
- Receive a competitive salary from day one while studying towards recognised industry qualifications and completing your apprenticeship programme.
Real Responsibility
- From the start, you'll work alongside experienced professionals and become involved in real client work, projects and business activities.
Professional Qualifications
- We'll support you in gaining industry-recognised qualifications that can open doors throughout your career.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
A Career, Not Just a Job
Many of the most successful people in financial services started as apprentices. Your apprenticeship could be the first step towards becoming:
- Financial Planner
- Paraplanner
- Client Relationship Manager
- Operations Manager
- Compliance Specialist
- Marketing Executive
- Business Development Manager
Learn Skills for Life
You'll develop skills that employers everywhere value:
- Communication and relationship building
- Problem solving
- Technology and digital skills
- Business and commercial awareness
- Teamwork and leadership
- Professional confidence
What Makes F H Manning Different?
We're an independent financial planning firm with deep roots in our local community and a reputation built over 50 years.
When you join us, you're not just joining a company — you're joining a team that supports each other, celebrates success and believes in helping people achieve their potential.


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
You'll have access to:
- A dedicated mentor to support your development.
- Structured training and regular feedback.
- Opportunities to attend networking and business events.
- Exposure to different areas of the business.
- A clear progression pathway based on your ambitions.
Who We're Looking For
You don't need experience in financial services.
We're looking for people who are:
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Curious and eager to learn
- Reliable and professional
- Good communicators
- Comfortable with technology
- Keen to make a difference
If you ask questions, enjoy solving problems and want to build a successful future, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Future Starts Here
Five years from now you could have professional qualifications, valuable work experience, no student debt and a career with real opportunities for progression.
The hardest part is taking the first step.
Why not take it with us?
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
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