Senior Pensions Administrator
Senior Pension Administrator Location: Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester
Salary: £26,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern: Office-based No weekends
Flexible Working Choose between a 9-day fortnight , giving you an extra day off every two weeks, or a standard Monday–Friday working week with flexi-time.
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Pension Administrator to join a well-established and specialist pensions business based in Ramsbottom.
The role will involve supporting Account Managers with the day-to-day administration of pension schemes, while taking increasing responsibility for your own portfolio of approximately 50 SSAS pension schemes .
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Pension Administrator looking to develop their career, with a clear progression pathway towards an Account Manager position.
You will work closely with clients, IFAs, accountants, investment providers and other professional contacts, providing a high level of service while ensuring pension administration is completed accurately and within required timescales.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage general pension scheme correspondence.
- Process pension scheme investments and disinvestments.
- Process contributions, transfers-in and transfers-out.
- Process pension scheme payments.
- Prepare and issue scheme anniversary packs, invoices and reminder letters.
- Liaise with banks, insurance companies and investment providers.
- Obtain valuations and assist with investment registrations and changes to signatories.
- Liaise with IFAs, accountants and other professional introducers.
- Deal with client and third-party enquiries by telephone and email.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on internal systems.
- Manage and prioritise your allocated workload and portfolio.
- Act as a day-to-day contact for clients, IFAs and professional introducers.
- Escalate complex or higher-risk matters where appropriate.
- Progress scheme alterations, Trust Deeds and Trustee Resolutions within your level of competence.
- Support more complex scheme work, including non-standard investments, retirement benefits, drawdown and fund split calculations.
- Work towards taking increasing ownership and responsibility for your portfolio.
- Assist with new pension scheme setups and IFA relationships where required.
- Support regulatory and HMRC pension scheme returns.
- Attend client and IFA meetings where appropriate.
- Assist with new business follow-ups and general office administration.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience within pension administration , ideally with SSAS schemes.
- Approximately 2 years' SSAS pension administration experience preferred.
- Strong administration and organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good numerical and analytical ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence dealing directly with clients, IFAs and professional contacts.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
- A professional and customer-focused approach.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good computer skills and confidence using administrative systems.
- A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative and judgement.
What’s on Offer
- £26,000 per annum
- Full-time, permanent position
- Monday–Friday, no weekend working
- Choice of 9-day fortnight or standard week with flexi-time
- Yearly discretionary bonus
- Life assurance
- Sick pay
- Company events
- Clear progression pathway towards Account Manager
- Opportunity to develop your SSAS and pension administration knowledge
- Supportive working environment within a specialist pensions business
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Pension Administrator with SSAS experience and are looking for the next step in your career, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and progress towards an Account Manager position.
Apply today to find out more.