SSAS Administrator

Overview**:We are looking for an individual who has recent working experience of SSASs and/or SIPPs to join our SSAS team as an administrator, with an opportunity to progress into a client-facing role.** **If you have working knowledge of handling various administration tasks relating to SSAS or SIPP, such as record-keeping, bank transaction reconciliation, handling investment requests, property transactions and member benefits, then we would be very interested in hearing for you to discuss what we have to offer.** No previous experience of client-facing work is required, though if you have done that you may be fast-tracked into being promoted to the SSAS Client Manager role (or join on that basis, depending on experience level). The role can be offered on a full or part-time basis throughout the usual business working week. Working from home most days once initial induction period has been completed can be considered depending on business need. You will need to be assigned to one of our SSAS offices, for attendance at least twice a month: Amersham, Cheltenham, Glasgow, Leeds or Liverpool. London could also be considered, though not as ideal. You would join a small team of up to 12 people and so would have a chance to show your strengths. On-the-job training will be provided through a mixture of face-to-face and virtual tutoring. If you approach work in professional manner and can take personal responsibility for delivering an excellent service, please get in touch. Responsibilities: The primary purpose of this role is to provide experienced administrative support to designated Client Team(s) within our SSAS Business Area, with some element of direct client contact. You would be responsible for various administrative tasks relating to pension schemes such as processing bank transactions, handling investment queries, calculating benefits and drafting various documents. High levels of integrity and confidentiality are required as you will be dealing with sensitive information and high value transactions on a daily basis. * About the person* - You should be able to communicate in a professional manner, with good use of grammar and correct spelling. - You should have strong attention to detail, being able to transcribe data including numbers accurately. - You should be able to manage a task list and be able to follow written procedures and verbal instructions. - You should be confident at using Microsoft packages and be able to learn how to use new software. - You should have a strong work ethic, keen to impress colleagues and other people that you interact with. Qualifications: - GCSE or equivalent at grade C/5 or higher in Maths and English. - Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook. - At least six months’ recent experience as a SSAS or SIPP administrator, displaying broad knowledge. What's in it for you?: * Core & Flexible Benefits: * - Competitive discretionary annual bonus - Core benefits paid for by BW including life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover and 25 days holiday per year with holiday trading - A generous pension scheme where we contribute 8% of your salary from day one of your employment - Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family through any concerns or challenges you may experience - A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit your life stage and lifestyle including a tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, extension of private medical cover or life assurance to family members, gym membership, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, fitness centres, travel and leisure companies - Fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks provided free of charge in all of our offices **Giving Something Back**: - 1 paid volunteering day per year as a commitment to our Corporate Social Investment - Support your favourite charity with the "Give as You Earn" option - Match-funding for individuals raising money for a recognised charity - Our corporate social investment programme is an integral part of what we do and is focused on ensuring that our overall impact is a positive one. We recognise that we have an impact that goes beyond our core activities. **Values**: our values are PRINCIPLED, RESPECT, QUALITY AND PARTNERSHIP - they are important to us and we want them to be important to you as well. * Wellbeing*: employee wellbeing has always been important to us and our approach is to create an environment where individuals will be engaged at work, successful in what they do and able to achieve their full potential, benefiting both their self and the business. BW offer a great range of employee benefits as we believe it's important individuals are supported in making choices which are flexible enough to meet their needs and help support their wellness. * * Your progression: *we offer career progress