Job Summary

To assist the Directors in delivering high quality pension administration services to existing and potential clients. Duties include managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of all aspects of pension administration carried out by the team. The individual will have responsibility for oversight of the administration of a portfolio of pension schemes.

Job Accountabilities

Management of operations of the company including supervision and oversight of the team and outsourced services in relation to the establishment and transfer of personal, occupational and multi-member pension schemes:

• New business procedures for client take-on including system set up
• Calculation and payment of member benefits, tax and preparation of annual member statements
• Book-keeping, invoicing and payment of members’ fees and third-party expenses
• Ensure team are billing in accordance with fee schedule and work with Finance Team to ensure invoiced
• Review and approval of annual accounts for individual and scheme financials
• Appointment of third parties e.g. asset managers, auditors, custodians
• Maintenance of system and records including the preparation of minutes
• Preparation of reports and information required by the company, trustees, auditors and external
• Collation of information for statutory returns in relation to the Company and the Company’s schemes
• General assistance with other administrative duties as and when requested
• Keeping up to date with regulatory and legislative requirements and ensuring our policies and procedures align with these changes
• Ensuring all administrative tasks are properly executed with due regard to risk and all reporting requirements are met

Minimum Education and Experience

• Educated to ‘A’ Level standard, or equivalent
• A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience
• Attainment of a relevant professional qualification

Required Skills

• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships in accordance with Praxis Group standards
• Demonstrated ability of managing a team
• Strong and effective negotiation skills
• Excellent critical analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work to deadlines independently
• Effective business writing skills
• Excellent knowledge of Pension Schemes

To apply

We encourage you to apply well in advance of the deadline and if you are successful, we will meet with you as soon as possible

Our Commitment to Diversity

We want you to bring your full self to work and maximise your potential. Praxis Group is a place where everyone can thrive, whatever their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background.

Additional Information

In addition, all our team members are expected to be committed to our core values:

• We inspire

• We listen

• We trust

• We succeed together