Defined Benefits Pensions Administrator – 12 Month FTC – Salary £18,000-£24,000 DOE Plus benefits 

Based: City of London

We are searching for an experienced Defined Benefits (Final Salary) Pensions Administrator to join our Client, a well established professional services company, to join their Pensions Administration Team on a 12 month contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of clients
• Prepare manual and computer generated benefit calculations and related correspondence
• Carry out and check cash handling and accounting functions to client pensions
• Process and check client pensioner payrolls, including calculation of net pay
• Liaise with authorities including DWP, HMRC and the Pensions Regulator etc
• Maintain the database; prepare generated benefit calculations and related correspondence
• Read, research and understand documentation relating to each scheme, for example, deeds
• Check work of team members ensuring accuracy/compliance with procedures and legislation
• Prepare annual benefit statements and annual accounts, as required
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of how the Pension Protection Fund operates

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years experience working within Defined Benefits or Defined Contribution Pensions
• Ideal candidate will have over 4 yrs LGPS pensions admin and GMP experience
• Excellent communication skills and high level of numeracy is essential
• Maths and English grade C or above as a minimum
• Strong understanding of all MS Office programmes Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good customer service skills and attention to detail with client requests
• Good analytical skills and technical ability with passion to develop in this area

This is an exciting role with a progressive and professional employer, apply today or contact us for more information.

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