Hills Financial Planning

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Trainee Chartered Financial Planner
Larne, Co Antrim.
Summer 2026

Due to an expanding client base, Hills Financial Planning will be recruiting an ambitious and talented individual for the position of Trainee Chartered Financial Planner. To join as a key part of our team you will need to be highly efficient, organised, and be able to multi-task and prioritise accordingly. You will have strong attention to detail, a ‘hands-on’ approach and be capable of independently completing required functions whilst also liaising effectively with other team members.

This is a lucrative opportunity to develop a career with Northern Irelands top ranked Chartered Financial Planning firm, based in Larne with high-net-worth clients throughout the UK.

Applicants must have, or be on target to have, a degree 2:1 or above in Law, Maths, Accountancy, Finance, Business, Economics, or similar and minimum of AAA at A level. The successful applicant will progress through the CII professional examinations to become a Chartered Financial Planner. Part exemptions to these exams are available depending on degree.

Training salary £30,000 - £45,000 increasing with exam progression

Qualified Chartered Financial Planner starting salary £55,000 + uncapped bonus + generous benefits + company car. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our amazing firm where loyalty, dedication and enthusiasm will be recognised and rewarded.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to grow, learn, and continuously push the boundaries of their true potential.

If you are interested in a rewarding career in the financial planning profession, please email CV to [email protected]

Deadline for applications: Friday 8th May 2026

We are delighted that Hills Financial Planning has been ranked top in Northern Ireland and top 10 in the UK in the FT Adviser Top 50 Boutique Financial Advisers 2025.

This recognition from the Financial Times group is awarded to financial advisory firms who consistently deliver excellent outcomes for their clients while maintaining the highest professional standards. The criteria includes the investment returns that clients achieved along with professional qualifications and financial planner knowledge and experience.

Congratulations to the three teams from Hills Financial Planning who ran the Antrim Coast Half Marathon relay, raising £2,185 for Friends of the Cancer Centre

Some of the Hills Financial Planning Team will be taking on the Antrim Coast Half Marathon in August!

We would greatly appreciate your support. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Friends of Cancer Centre, which is a charity that is close to a lot of our hearts.

Any and all donations are appreciated!

PS- Gifts to a registered charity are deductible on your tax return!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/reagan-butcher-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

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