Think Accountancy and Finance are working with a multinational business based in Leavesden who have recently moved into brand new offices in the recruitment of a Pensions Manager. It is important to state that this role does not include any man management and is more of a technical position.

The Pensions Manager will provide pension administration services to the company as a whole. You will work within a team of 4 and this could be an ideal step up for someone in their career to date.

The company is a high performing and high growth business and this opportunity will offer longevity and career progression.

Our client is looking for someone who currently works as a Pension Manager, Assistant Pension Manager, Senior Pension Administrator or Pension Consultant. You could work for an in-house pensions department or within a pension consultancy.

The business offer hybrid working with 2 or 3 days in their office a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defined Contribution Pension – ensure accurate information provided
• B&CE People’e Pension communication to teams
• Oversee the intranet page ensuring all Pension information is up to date and accurate
• Primary point of contact for Aegon
• Completion of monthly contribution processing
• Sign-off of monthly contributions for all Pension schemes
• Auto-enrolment compliance
• Provide support to Senior Pensions Manager on Asset Summary process
•  Provide adhoc support legacy DB schemes
• Prepare the draft Pension Fund recharge schedule on a quarterly basis
• Support on complex member queries from DB scheme administrators or DC Master Trusts, escalating as appropriate and maintaining documentation
• Support Commercial Teams on Contract negotiations providing advice on TUPE in / out considerations & risks for either DC, Public Sector or ex-Public Sector Pension arrangements
• Ensure Group Life requirements on TUPE are met
• Oversee and authorise the lump sum payments arising from the Death in Service Cases

Our client is looking for people with:

• Strong knowledge of DC pension and DB pension arrangements (including public sector)
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements and timescales
• Comprehensive understanding of auto-enrolment requirements
• Understanding of salary sacrifice arrangements
• Experience of TUPE in / out & associated risks for either DC, Public Sector or ex-Public Sector Pension arrangements
• Project management experience
• Good communication skills – verbal and written
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Looking for the next step in your career? Think Accountancy and Finance

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.

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