Manchester | £40,000–£45,000 | Hybrid | Real Influence, Real AdviceYou’ve seen it all.The “Paraplanner” roles where you’re just an expensive admin.The ones where you’re told what to recommend before you’ve even seen the fact find.The firms with templated reports, dusty processes, and the phrase “we’ve always done it this way.”You didn’t do all those exams to become a human spell-checker.You want to be listened to. Challenged. Trusted.And that’s where this role comes in.Welcome to Stratton Wealth Management.A fast-growing, chartered firm in Manchester that believes the best advice starts with the paraplanner.Not an afterthought. Not a support function.At Stratton, the paraplanner leads the advice.You’ll sit at the heart of the advice process, working with your pod of advisers and administrators, diving into technical cases, and shaping what clients actually do with their wealth.What You’ll Actually DoWrite high-quality, clear, client-first suitability reportsBuild cashflow models using CashCalcUse your technical brain: pensions, IHT, trusts, investments, drawdown, you name itCollaborate with advisers — but challenge them when neededHelp steer clients through decisions that change their livesWhat You’ll Get£40,000–£45,000 depending on experience33 days holiday Hybrid working (3 days in, 2 from home)Exam support (and support if you're heading towards Chartered)Strong internal culture with ambitious plans to evolve a Head Office Advice TeamA seat at the table, your input shapes the process, not just the paperworkYou’ll Fit In If...You’re Level 4 qualified, ideally with 4+ years of paraplanning experienceYou care more about the why than the whatYou enjoy working collaboratively but value autonomyYou take pride in your writing and planning work — because it matters to youYou’ve got experience with IO, FE, EValue, and other core tools (or you're quick to pick them up)Why This Role MattersBecause at Stratton, they don’t see paraplanners as background noise.You’re the difference between “adequate” advice… and the right advice.This is your chance to be part of a growing firm that values your voice, backs your development, and gives you space to do the job properly. Apply now or message Mark Penswick to talk it through no pressure.