Senior SSAS Administrator

Role

Senior SSAS Pensions Administrator - Interim

Competitive (subject to experience & interview competencies)

Bristol, BS1

35 hours a week (full-time), Monday to Friday

Hartley Pensions are a SIPP and SSAS pensions operator based in central Bristol. Since July 2022, the company has been in a trading administration. Under the administration of UHY Hacker Young, Hartley Pensions continues to operate an essential service to clients whilst preparing to transfer members to new UK-based operators and wind down the business.

As an Interim Senior SSAS Pensions Administrator, your duties will cover a wide array of tasks which include the following:

• Dealing with all aspects of SSAS administration including new business requests, retirements, transfers in, transfers out, deaths, loans, investments, etc.
• Work closely with colleagues in providing technical and administration support to the members of the SSAS Administration Team.
• Submission of SSAS & SIPP HMRC annual scheme returns and SIPP return of annual information, also prepare and submit any event reports to HMRC for the SSAS and SIPP scheme when required.
• Completion and submission of the SA970 Tax Claim to HMRC for any SSAS schemes that have paid tax on their scheme investments.
• Submission of the Pensions Regulator scheme returns within the required timescales.
• Ensuring all schemes are registered with the Information Commissioner and dealing with annual renewals.
• Completion and submission of the FCA Gabriel Returns for the SIPP schemes, including Complaints, Product Sales Report, etc.
• Dealing with communications to and from clients, solicitors, accountants, and intermediaries whether in writing, by email, or over the phone.
• Dealing with payments from the scheme accounts and ensuring that all payments comply with the company Client Money policy.
• Preparation and management of the SIPP Annual Reviews to ensure deadlines are being met.
• To carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required.

• Excellent communicator and good at inter-departmental communication and collaborative working.
• Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
• Ability to manage expectations of stakeholders and challenge when required.
• Analytical and organised with a methodical approach.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach whilst maintaining legislative rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of SSAS schemes from the moment of new business to the transferring out of a scheme.
• Self-organised with a competent numeracy and literacy level, and an ability to pay strong attention to detail.

• A highly competitive rate: We pay within the top 10% of employers in the industry.
• Meaningful impact: A rare opportunity to play a leading part in assisting a business through a crucial transitional period.
• Hybrid working: We allow hybrid options (up to 2 days from home a week) after successful completion of training period.

Hartley Pensions follow a two-stage recruitment process.

• A 60-minute interview with some competency-based questions.

At Hartley pensions diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We actively encourage individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

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*** Please note, we have been in a trading administration since July 2022. This means that we cannot provide sponsorship to applicants at this time.