Pensions Administrator

Pensions Administrator

Location: Godalming Salary: £27,000 – £35,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pensions Administrator to join a growing and supportive professional services team.

This position would suit someone with previous pensions or financial services experience who is organised, detail-focused, and confident working in a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (including 3 reserved for Christmas) plus flexitime
• Free on-site parking
• 5% pension contribution (auto enrolment)
• Private healthcare scheme (upon successful completion of probation)
• 4x salary death-in-service benefit
• Support with professional exams, including paid study leave and coverage of exam costs and materials

• Preparing and processing pension scheme documentation, including scheme establishment and regulatory submissions
• Managing scheme reviews and ensuring documentation remains accurate and compliant
• Handling transfer values, tax reclaims, and investment transactions efficiently
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date database records
• Assisting with retirement processes, including pension calculations, benefit statements, and payment of lump sums or pensions
• Liaising with consultants, trustees, accountants, and regulatory bodies
• Ensuring compliance with Inland Revenue requirements, including reporting of PSO transactions and VAT submissions
• Supporting consultants with investment research and obtaining quotations
• Providing clients with scheme updates and reminders regarding contributions and compliance
• Drafting and reviewing pension scheme reports, trustee documentation, and actuarial reports
• Responding to queries from clients and stakeholders regarding pension administration

• Previous experience in pensions administration or financial services (ideally within SSAS, SIPP, or occupational pensions)
• Strong organisational and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Knowledge of pension regulations and Inland Revenue requirements (desirable)