File Checker*
Recruitment Agency: Financial Divisions
Location: 100% remote - work from anywhere in the UK
Working hours: full-time
Salary: £45,000 - £46,000 per annum
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Fully Remote | Chartered Firm | High-Quality Advisers | Career Progression
Are you a Diploma-qualified paraplanner, file checker or ex-adviser who wants a role with zero sales pressure, no client chasing, and complete flexibility — while still using your technical knowledge every day?
This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected Chartered IFA firms, home to some of the highest-performing advisers in the country. Their advice standards are exceptional — which means you’re reviewing quality work, not firefighting poor advice all day.
If you want a role where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and you can work from anywhere in the UK, this could be the perfect next step.
Why This Role Stands Out
100% remote – work from anywhere in the UK
Chartered, award-winning firm with an outstanding reputation
High-quality advisers (genuinely some of the top earners in the UK)
Supportive, modern compliance culture – not box-ticking, not punitive
Clear progression into senior file checking, technical, or compliance roles
No client management, no sales pressure, no weekend work
Stable, secure role ideal for paraplanners wanting a new direction
The Role
You’ll be part of the compliance team, ensuring the firm continues to deliver exceptional, FCA-compliant advice. Your work directly protects clients and supports advisers in maintaining the highest standards.
Your responsibilities include:
Reviewing advice files across pensions, investments, protection, bonds, trusts, VCT/EIS/BR, at-retirement planning and more
Ensuring suitability reports and recommendations meet FCA and internal standards
Providing clear, constructive feedback to advisers
Identifying risks, inconsistencies or gaps and escalating where needed
Supporting the wider compliance team with ad-hoc projects
Helping maintain the firm’s Chartered-level advice quality
This is not a “tick-box” compliance role — you’ll be part of a collaborative team that genuinely values technical insight and encourages continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (essential)
Experience in file checking, paraplanning, report writing or advising
Strong understanding of pensions and investments
Confident decision-maker with excellent communication skills
Someone who enjoys technical work and wants a long-term, stable role
Who This Role Is Perfect For
A paraplanner who wants to move into compliance without losing technical challenge
A file checker looking for a better culture and higher-quality advice to review
An ex-adviser who wants stability, no sales pressure, and a fully remote lifestyle
Someone who wants to work for a firm that genuinely values professionalism
If you want a role where:
You’re trusted
You’re respected
You’re not micromanaged
You can work from anywhere
And you’re part of a firm that actually cares about doing things properly
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