Senior Pensions Administrator

Location: Godalming (100% office-based)
Salary: Up to £36,000 (dependent on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm (37.5 hours per week)

Overview

An award-winning financial services firm is seeking experienced Pensions Administrators to support its continued growth. This is a highly technical role, ideal for professionals who take pride in delivering high-quality service and attention to detail in all aspects of pensions administration.

Working within a collaborative and high-performing team, the successful candidate will play a vital role in the end-to-end administration of a broad portfolio of pension schemes. Many clients are high-net-worth individuals, so discretion, precision, and client care are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation for consultants, including actuarial reports

• Collate and analyse data from clients’ existing pension arrangements

• Obtain transfer value quotes and arrange pension transfers

• Draft and submit documents to HMRC and monitor for approval

• Complete administrative steps related to scheme establishment

• Register schemes and liaise with external parties

• Draft deeds and other legal documentation

• Provide support for special client advice cases as required

• Maintain life cover arrangements

• Coordinate with accountants regarding special-case transfers

• Research and obtain investment quotations as needed

• Calculate and process loan interest and billing

• Monitor and report PSO transactions in line with statutory deadlines

• Submit self-assessment tax returns and VAT returns

• Ensure timely processing of retirement benefit payments

• Undertake all additional administration necessary to support scheme management

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 12 months’ pensions administration experience (DC, DB or SIPP preferred)

• 2+ years in financial services administration

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organisational and time management abilities

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Good technical understanding and attention to detail

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £36,000, depending on experience

• 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• Company pension scheme

• Private healthcare

• Life cover

• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing firm

Application

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected financial services business in a technical and client-focused role. If you meet the criteria outlined above and are looking to develop your career in pensions administration, please apply with your CV.