Burton Recruitment Limited
Trainee Independent Financial Advisor

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About the Role
Our client, an established and forward-thinking financial planning firm is looking to expand its team with the addition of a Trainee Independent Financial Advisor, able to deliver high-quality, holistic advice and bespoke solutions to a diverse client base including HNW & UHNW clients.
Requirements
Already DipFA or DipPFS qualified or equivalent, you will currently be working as an ambitious, driven and dynamic Paraplanner or IFA Administrator who is seeking to progress their career into an advisory role.
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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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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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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.
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No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Responsibilities
Working alongside experienced advisers, you will support the delivery of workplace pension services, employee benefit solutions and corporate protection arrangements to employers and their employees across a wide range of sectors.
Benefits
With the firm's full training and support your career will excel.
In return they offer:
- Highly competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working options
- Professional and personal development and career advancement within a supportive environment


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Additional Information
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Trainee Financial Advisor to advance their career, working within a collaborative and client-focused firm that values integrity, professionalism, and excellence in service delivery.
Hybrid working - Attractive salary plus benefits
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