Our client is looking to take on a new Associate Adviser to join their SJP Practice based in Central Maidstone, Kent. You will help play a vital role in supporting Financial Advisers through delivery of suitability reports and acquisition of prospective clients. Essential: - The ability to produce comprehensive, accurate and clear Suitability Reports using a combination of standard paragraphs and free text; - Experience in writing suitability letters on a wide variety of topics, Pensions, Investments, Mortgages, Protection. - Experience of preparing illustrations for numerous products, such as Protection. - Experience of back office administration that relates to the paraplanning role such as updating a client’s CFR, making sure that client files are audited and all regulatory and company requirements are met at the end of a case - Undertake continuous professional development to meet regulatory requirements, both internally and externally - Liaise with Business Assurance (SJP’s internal compliance body) and ensure cases are graded as suitable first time on all pre and post approval checks - Excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation skills; - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; - A high standard of personal organisational skills; - Experience of working to targeted service standards and procedures; - A proven track record in delivering first-class client service; - A good working knowledge of regulatory requirements; - Ambitious and goal-orientated; - Evidence of continual learning and development of skills and knowledge; - An adaptable and flexible approach to work within a changing environment; - Experience of working unsupervised with a high level of self-motivation; - Good IT skills covering MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Excel and back office system Desirable: - Ambition to become a Financial Adviser within the coming 2-3 years - Unwavering drive and determination - Part Qualified in Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning - Some paraplanning or Business Development experience - Working experience within the financial advice industry - Excellent written and verbal communication - Strong attention to detail and accuracy - Sales skills - Strong team player