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Focus Resourcing
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Reading, Berkshire
Junior Pensions Administrator
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £18,000 per annum |
Overview
Our client is a prestigious pensions company who are seeking a Junior Pensions Administrator to join their Reading office. This role would suit a business/maths graduate who has 6 months- 1 year experience in an office ideally. Key responsibilities & accountabilities Performing various administration tasks e.g. Handling of new entrants, leavers, retirements, transfers and deaths, this includes: Adhering to best practice procedures in all aspects of pensions administration related tasks as defined by the Company. Updating relevant pension administration databases and systems. Logging and scanning post/correspondence. Performing manual benefits calculations. Running automated calculations. Handling both Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) queries. Job Requirements Knowledge & experience Previous office-based experience ideally gained within the financial services or pensions industry would be advantageous. This role is likely to appeal to individuals with up to 12 months experience although not exclusive as all applications will be considered on an individual basis Able to demonstrate a basic awareness and/or knowledge of pensions industry. IT proficient, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook. Training, education & qualification Educated to a minimum of A Level or Degree or equivalent standard. Ideally a minimum of three C grades or above at A Level or equivalent qualification. Strong Maths and English GCSE or equivalent qualification - minimum grade B. Skills, abilities & personal qualities Critical criteria: Excellent organisational and planning skills. Ability to work in advance of deadlines and prioritising multiple tasks. Able to see projects/tasks through to completion within given timescales. Willingness to learn. Able to follow instructions, procedures, policies and assimilate information quickly in a consistent manner. Desirable Demonstrates a commitment to progressing a pensions administration career. Developing technical pensions knowledge i.e. different pensions provisions available - DB/DC and CARE. Successfully progressing CPC/DPC/RPC/APMI.