Pensions Administrator

Location: Leeds
Salary: 35,000 - 38,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Pensions Administrator with knowledge of Defined Benefit schemes? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a professional and supportive financial services environment?

We are currently recruiting for a Pensions Administrator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with a strong understanding of Defined Benefit pensions and benefit calculations.

As a Pensions Administrator, you will be responsible for the accurate and efficient administration of pension schemes, ensuring members receive a high-quality service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering Defined Benefit pension schemes
• Processing pension contributions, payments and member transactions
• Completing accurate pension benefit calculations
• Processing member records and maintaining accurate information
• Responding to member and client queries by telephone, email and written correspondence
• Preparing and checking pension calculations and documentation
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within agreed timescales
• Supporting compliance with pension legislation, processes and regulatory requirements
• Liaising with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders to resolve queries
• Managing your own workload and prioritising tasks effectively
• Supporting the wider team with general pension administration as required

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working with Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes
• Experience with pension benefit calculations
• GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C / Level 4 or above in Maths and English
• Studying towards or have completed CPC, DPA or CPA
• Competent in using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work using your own initiative
• The ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes within the workplace
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your own workload
• A professional, positive and customer-focused approach

• Permanent position with a reputable organisation
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Full training and ongoing development
• Opportunities for career progression
• The opportunity to develop your career within the pensions and financial services sector
• A varied role within an experienced and friendly team

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation where you can use your existing Defined Benefit pensions experience while continuing to develop your knowledge and career.

You will be part of a supportive team where accuracy, customer service and professional development are highly valued.