Pensions Administrator

Honeycomb is delighted to partner with large UK-based wealth management, pensions and employee benefits services firm that provides financial planning, pension consultancy and administration, and investment services to individuals, executives, business owners and corporates. The role is full time, permanent and hybrid. The Client Our client has a long track record of supporting clients with tailored, relationship-led financial solutions. They combine strong technical expertise with a professional and supportive working culture.

The Role You'll be expected to work proactively, handling client queries promptly and professionally while building strong relationships with advisers, trustees and internal stakeholders. The role involves close collaboration with directors, consultants, paraplanners and wider support teams, as well as supporting knowledge sharing and consistency across the SSAS team

Key Duties:

Manage the day-to-day administration of a portfolio of SSAS schemes, acting as the primary point of contact Maintain accurate and audit-ready scheme records, trustee documentation and compliance files in line with best practice Contribute to a strong risk culture, ensuring governance and oversight standards remain high Stay up to date with regulatory changes Set up new schemes, including HMRC registration, and oversee scheme takeovers Prepare meeting packs, annual valuations, statements, trustee reports and related documentation Administer member events such as new entrants, transfers, retirements and death benefits Meet all regulatory reporting obligations (including HMRC and the Pensions Regulator) Support clients and advisers with SSAS technical queries Process and monitor investments, including commercial property, borrowing and loanback arrangement Prepare and check complex calculations (valuations, benefit summaries, Lump Sum Allowance-related work, etc.)

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and technical process development

Essential Criteria At least four years' pension administration experience, ideally with strong SSAS technical knowledge Solid understanding of pension scheme administration and regulatory frameworks Experience managing complex casework or client portfolios Excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

What We Offer Competitive salary (£ depending on experience) Group pension Life assurance Income protection Health cash plan Hybrid working model (office/home flexibility after training period Clear career progression pathways and professional development opportunities Social activities and charity fundraising events

How to Apply

To apply for this role, submit your CV via the application form provided. Alternatively, to speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please contact Alex Deery at Honeycomb Jobs. Disclaimer If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications and may be unable to shortlist candidates who do not meet the specific requirements for this role. Due to the volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

Skills:

Pensions Administrator financial services administrator financial services admin FS Admin