Trainee Pensions Administrator

Trainee Pensions Administrator

Reading - Town Centre

GBP15,000 - GBP19,000 depending on experience

Office hours

We have an exciting new role available within a Specialist Pensions company, they are looking for someone to join their administration team and develop within the company.

This role would suit a numerical and analytical candidate with strong maths education such as A Level Maths or Maths degree.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain some valuable experience within the Financial Services sector. Our client will provide full training and financial support for relevant professional qualifications in the future.

This role would be suitable for someone who enjoys administration and looking for their first office position, the company is keen to find a candidate with passion and willingness to learn. If this is you, please read on???

About the role:

• Processing of monthly contributions and investments
• Calculation and payment of scheme benefits in accordance with the Rules
• Maintenance of membership records and other documentation
• Understanding and application of benefits structures, Trust Deed and Rules, Inland Revenue guidance notes, PSO and Disclosure requirements
• Project work as directed by Team Leader or Manager
• Liaison Providers, Pension Payroll, Members and third parties
• Provision of technical information both verbally and in writing
• Completing updates to the database to ensure that records are accurately maintained
• Dealing confidently with member enquiries by phone, email and letter
• Providing general support to the Administration team
• Ensuring that work is prioritised correctly so that target dates are met

The person:

• Computer literate, including Word and Excel
• Organised, methodical and logical approach to tasks
• Common sense
• Maths GCSE C or equivalent
• Organised, methodical and logical approach to tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work in a team towards targets
• Good time management skills
• Can do attitude and takes pride in work
• Pays attention to detail
• Good standard of education

*This company is based in Central Reading and therefore has no onsite parking*