Senior SSAS Pensions Administrator

Summary: The Senior SSAS Pensions Administrator role at Hartley Pensions involves managing all aspects of SSAS administration, including overseeing the administration team and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to handle various administrative tasks related to pensions. This interim role offers the potential for hybrid working arrangements and is suited for candidates with significant experience in SSAS administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and undertake all aspects of SSAS administration and the administration team.
• Allocate daily post to the team and log it on a daily basis.
• Handle all aspects of SSAS administration including new business requests, retirements, transfers, and investments.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the SSAS Administration Team.
• Submit HMRC annual scheme returns and event reports for SSAS and SIPP schemes.
• Complete and submit the SA970 Tax Claim to HMRC for SASS schemes.
• Ensure timely submission of Pensions Regulator scheme returns.
• Manage communications with clients, solicitors, accountants, and intermediaries.
• Oversee payments from scheme accounts in compliance with Client Money policy.
• Prepare and manage SIPP Annual Reviews to meet deadlines.
• Monitor team workloads and performance, reporting discrepancies.
• Identify areas for improvement and assist in process preparation.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required.

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication and inter-departmental collaboration skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
• Experience managing stakeholder expectations and providing constructive challenges.
• Analytical and organized with a methodical approach.
• Flexible approach while adhering to legislative rules and regulations.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in SSAS administration.
• Prior senior-level experience in SSAS administration preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of SSAS schemes from inception to transfer.
• Strong attention to detail with competent numeracy and literacy skills.

Salary (Rate): £200

City: Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other