Senior Pensions Finance Administrator

Brightwell; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance company in Chesterfield is looking for a Senior Pensions Finance Administrator to oversee various financial transactions and ensure compliance. You will need an AAT qualification and at least 2 years of accounts experience. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, are essential. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and an attractive benefits package, including annual performance bonuses and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus up to 7%

25+ days holiday

Pension with 15-17% employer contributions

8 x salary Life Insurance

Generous family-friendly policies

Free health assessments

Health cash plan

Professional study support

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an accounts function.
• Strong IT skills with accurate data entry abilities.
• Experience within AVC Investments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Check, approve and report on cash flow and transactions.
• Reconcile and invest monthly contributions accurately.
• Prepare and review monthly accounts and reports.
• Manage AVC investment transactions effectively.
• Process and authorise pension payments.
• Handle daily banking tasks and reconciliations.
• Liaise with third parties for quarterly and annual duties.
• Get involved with audits and business continuity tasks.

Skills

AAT part-qualified

Microsoft Office skills

Numeracy skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Team player

Problem-solving ability

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior Pensions Finance Administrator

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Are you passionate about Finance and providing high-quality service? Would you be keen to work in an exciting, growing, award-winning business in a highly supportive environment? If so, we want to hear from you! Due to growth and demand across our new and existing clients, we are seeking a Finance Administrator to join our Dynamic team.

This role is a pivotal part of the finance team, responsible for overseeing and processing a wide range of financial transactions within the general accounting framework. You will focus on the pensions area of our clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of all related activities.

What you'll do:

• Check, approve and report across various cash flow, balances and transactions.
• Reconcile and invest monthly contributions and member AVC investments accurately and on time.
• Prepare and review monthly accounts, journals, and reports to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Manage AVC investment transactions, including sales, purchases, and disinvestments.
• Process and authorise payments such as pension lump sums, court orders, and voluntary deductions.
• Handle daily banking tasks, reconciliations, and funding requirements when providing cover.
• Liaise with third parties and support quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc duties as needed.
• Seasonal activities include getting involved with Audits and business continuity tasks.

This role would suit someone with:

• Is AAT part-qualified and has at least 2 years' experience in an accounts function.
• Has excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and Word, and understands general office procedures.
• Demonstrates strong numeracy, literacy, and IT skills, with accurate keyboard and data entry abilities.
• Possesses great interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and can build positive relationships.
• Is highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Delivers excellent customer service, with a proactive and professional approach.
• Works well as a team player, showing initiative, flexibility, and problem-solving ability.
• Existing experience within AVC Investments is desired but not essential.

Why Brightwell?

As a Brightwell colleague, you will enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work practices, professional development, career development, and a great benefits package including:

• Annual performance bonus of up to 7%.
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) plus bank holidays.
• A pension with 15-17% employer contributions (depending on age).
• 8 x salary Life Insurance.
• Generous family friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks full pay (maternity, adoption and paternity leave)
• Free health assessments.
• Health cash plan.
• Professional study support.
• Employee Assistance Programme and free Wellhub wellness network platform access.
• Free on-site parking.

Building an inclusive work environment:

Brightwell is committed to developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, ensuring that behaviours, working practices, and policies promote fair treatment and access to development opportunities for every colleague. We value the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and want Brightwell to be a place where all colleagues can thrive, feel that they belong, are valued, and contribute to our success. This is underpinned by Brightwell's RISE corporate values: Responsible, Impactful, Supportive & Expert.

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