Application Consultant

Application Consultant

**Salary**: Up to £35k
Location: Bristol, Redditch
Role Purpose
To perform a mixture of data migrations, automation and general software support for defined benefit, defined contribution, CARE based schemes, flex benefits and employee benefits.
Key Accountabilities
- Undertake scheme data migrations, including data map preparation, query log collation, full audit and any other documentation needed to demonstrate the work has been completed to the highest standard
- Create automated routines, including member calculations, benefit statements and pension increases, ensuring adequate documentation has been prepared proving the routine generates the expected results
- Prepare reports and data extracts as requested by the administration team, ensuring adequate documentation has been prepared proving the extract contains the expected results
- Complete support work where required, including but not limited to; DC processing (eg leavers/monthly contribution cycles/investment switches), reversal of incorrect member statuses, investigating and resolving system warnings or errors
- Assist with testing upgrades to ensure system stability before global rollout
- Be aware of IT policy and guidelines and ensure all completed work adheres accordingly
Technical Knowledge and Professional Qualifications
Key Skills
- Organised approach to project work
- Highly computer literate
- High level of competence using Excel
- Highly numerate with exceptional analytical skills.
- A sound pensions technical knowledge
- Experience with a variety of scheme types (e.g. DC, DB and CARE)
- Attention to detail & commitment to providing a quality service
- The ability to work independently & as part of a team
- The ability and willingness to work within a project environment, often to strict deadlines
- Problem solving skills & initiative.
- The ability to communicate effectively both verbally & in writing
Required
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent
- A minimum of 1 years' experience carrying out a similar role within employee benefits, pension or financial services industry.
Recommended
- Relevant professional qualifications (QPA, APMI or similar)
- Knowledge of project management methodologies
- Good use of Excel and knowledge of other programming language such as VB, SQL,.net, C# and HTML
Overarching Obligations
- Adhere to all relevant laws & regulations, and company Policies & Procedures
- Achieve a good standard of ethical behaviour, i.e. do the right thing at all times
- Comply with all relevant professional standards
- Comply with the FCA's requirements in relation to Conduct Risk & Treating Customers Fairly
The Company
The Group is a leading, independent provider of specialist pensions, trustee, and employee benefits solutions to small to medium enterprises and large corporates.
At the heart of our business is a diverse team of specialist advisers, each with a unique knowledge base within their specific area. Our company structure and systems, finely-tuned over the years, enable our advisers to remain intricately linked to provideclients with coordinated, end-to-end solutions whenever required. This ethos is one that continually upholds good practice, encourages pro-activity, and ultimately benefits our client's bottom line.
The Group is a Living Wage Employer
We have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. This means that we have made a living wage commitment to ensure that everyone working at our company will receive at least a minimum hourly wage. Both rates are significantly higher than the government minimumfor over 23s.
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Spring acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Spring Group UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.