Pensions Administrator – Salary range -£23,000 – £25,000 DOE + Pension + 22 days holiday plus excellent Benefits

Based: Liverpool

We are searching for an Pensions Administrator, Final Salary schemes, to join our Client, a well established professional services company in their Pensions Administration Team.

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
• 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
• Prepare manual and computer generated manual calculations

Essential Skills and Experience:

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above is ideal, (however experience in the role is more desirable than other academic achievement)
• Relevant Financial Services experience or a background in PPF, DC or DB pension administration
• Experience of working in an office within a team environment is beneficial
• Payroll and accounts experience would also be beneficial in particular roles
• A strong understanding of Microsoft Office programmes, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills and high level of numeracy is essential
• Willingness to progress towards a professional qualification – paid for by the Client
• Ability to generate manual and computer generated calculations
• High level of IT literacy and competency
• Good customer service skills and attention to detail with client requests
• Ability to demonstrate strong problem solving skills, resolving issues before they develop
• 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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