Your newpany
My client is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Pensions Manager to join their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the effective administration of pension arrangements across the organisation. This role is being offered on an initial 1-year fixed term contract.
Your new role
Reporting to and supporting the Payroll and Pensions Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate pension calculations, statutory returns andpliance with legislation. Alongside this, you will act as a key point of contact for pension queries alongside managing casework, overseeing processes for service improvement and line management and support for the Pensions Officer.
1. Ensure accurate pension calculations andpliance with regulations
2. Oversee checking processes and maintain auditable records
3. Prepare statutory returns and reports to key deadlines
4. Act as main liaison with internal stakeholders and Pension Fund
5. Manage casework and support Internal Dispute Resolution Processes
6. Provide training and maintain clear process documentation
7. Line management of the Pensions Officer, providing support and guidance
8. Assist the Payroll and Pensions Management with projects and service improvements
What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have strong working knowledge of pension and HMRC regulations, alongside excellent numerical, analytical and presentation skills. Excellentmunication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation will be essential. Experience of working in the public sector within a pensions capacity will be pivotal.
What you'll get in return
9. Generous starting salary and benefits package
10. Full-time hours with flexible and hybrid working
11. Role is being offered on an initial 1 year fixed term contract.