Senior Pensions Administrator (DB)
Reading | Hybrid
Permanent | Part-time (2 days per week)

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading pensions consultancy for an experienced Senior Pensions Administrator to join their Reading team.

You'll have strong Defined Benefit (DB) pensions administration experience, be confident with complex/manual calculations, and comfortable checking the work of junior colleagues.

Key skills required:

• DB pensions administration experience

• Knowledge of current pensions legislation

• Ability to perform and check complex calculations

• Strong communication and organisational skills

A great opportunity for an experienced pensions professional seeking a part-time, senior-level role within a supportive, growing team.

DC Pensions Administrator
Putting members first. Delivering excellence every day.
At the heart of every pension scheme are its members. That's why our client combine outstanding customer service with technical expertise, robust quality controls, and a supportive team culture. We're now looking for a DC Pensions Administrator to join their growing administration team and help deliver a first-class service to our clients and their members. This role is ideal for someone with existing DC pensions experience who is keen to develop their career within a professional, forward-thinking organisation.

The Role
As a DC Pensions Administrator, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and customer-focused pension administration services across a portfolio of schemes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a wide range of DC administration activities, including leavers, retirements, transfers (in and out), and deaths
• Updating pension administration systems and databases accurately
• Logging, scanning, and managing post and correspondence
• Handling internal and external telephone and written enquiries professionally
• Running automated system calculations and completing manual benefit calculations where required
• Producing customer correspondence to draft or final letter standards using electronic document management systems
• Monitoring procedural developments and supporting the implementation of changes
• Returning original documentation and certificates to members securely
• Amending and, with experience, checking non-financial transactions such as changes of address
• Developing knowledge of assigned clients and their pension schemes
• Supporting project work and wider team initiatives
• Providing informal mentoring and support to junior team members
• Working collaboratively with internal and external teams (e.g. Payroll, Accounts, Admin Support)
• Accurately recording time and meeting utilisation targets
• Contributing to non-client activities such as training, technical committees, and events

About You
Essential experience and skills:

• Proven experience in Defined Contribution (DC) pensions administration, covering leavers, retirements, deaths, and transfers
• (Typically 2+ years' experience, though all applications are considered on merit)
• A basic knowledge and awareness of the pensions industry
• Strong numerical aptitude, demonstrated through work experience or qualifications
• IT-confident, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Highly organised with excellent planning and prioritisation skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Accurate, detail-focused, and quality-driven
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to exceeding expectations
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and flexible approach to work
• Able to take ownership of tasks and see work through to completion
• A collaborative team player with good problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level, Degree, or equivalent
• GCSE Maths and English (grade C/5 or above or equivalent)

Desirable

• Willingness to study for a professional pensions qualification (e.g. CPC, DPC, RPC, APMI)
• A clear commitment to building a long-term career in pensions administration
• Developing technical knowledge across different pension arrangements (DC, DB, CARE)
• A continuous-improvement mindset, with an interest in enhancing processes and procedures
• Strong relationship-building skills with colleagues, clients, and third parties

Benefits on offer

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days' holiday, with buy/sell flexibility
• Pension contribution matching
• Healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts
• Flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance programme, and digital GP service
• Paid volunteering days and opportunities to take part in community initiatives
• Employee referral bonus for introducing successful candidates
• A supportive environment that encourages learning, development, and career progression

We are seeking a highly motivated Accounts Manager to join a dynamic and innovative company on a full time, permanent basis. In this position you will play a critical role in our organisation, working closely with clients to provide accounting and tax knowledge and become an integral part of their business. A highly supportive working environment with numerous opportunities for career advancement and growth.

As the Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of clients including reviewing year end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders for senior management/Partner review.
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Completion/reviewing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all types of VAT schemes.
• Reviewing monthly and quarterly management accounts to a high standard.
• Assist with the onboarding and management of new client relationships within the firm.
• Liaising with clients on technical queries and understanding their requirements & providing solutions.
• Take proactive responsibility for development and training of junior members of the team and assist with managing team workflow.

The successful Accounts Manager will have the following related skills / experience:

• 2-3 years post qualified with ACA/ACCA
• Minimum 3-4 years' experience working in practice
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Team player with a strong work ethic and drive
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines

Our client is a legal 500 ranked firm and due to continual growth, they are now looking for additional support in their busy Wills and Inheritance team. We are seeking an experienced Trust & Tax Manager who has broad experience in offering private clients a range of services, including, wills, inheritance, probate, estate administration, tax planning and trusts.

As the Trust & Tax Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of self-assessment income tax returns and land disposal CGT returns for trusts, estates and individuals

• Preparation of annual trust accounts and associated annual compliance matters

• Preparation of inheritance tax returns in respect of exit charges, 10-year charges, and the termination of life interests

• Arranging payment of tax and corresponding with HMRC as required

• Dealing with FATCA and CRS compliance

• Registering trusts on HMRC's trust register and maintaining the register

• Liaising with trustees, beneficiaries, investment advisers and other professionals

• Attending annual trustee meetings where appropriate

The successful Trust & Tax Manager have the following related skills / experience:

• AAT or ATT qualified

• Strong experience in a similar role

• Knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and excellent Excel skills

• Experience of tax return and probate case management software, preferably TaxCalc and Isokon would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• 25 days hols + bank hols

• Pension scheme - Scottish Widows Pension scheme with an option to join the Salary Exchange scheme, contribution levels are 5% employee with a matching 5% employer contribution

• Life Assurance - 4 x salary

• Group Income Protection Insurance

• BUPA Cash Plan - Auto enrolment after completion of probationary period

• Regular events organised by the social committee including a summer and Christmas parties

For more information, please contact Sharon Tanner or Chloe Bennett on 0118 956 7064

Fully office based - central Reading no parking

9-5.30pm Mon to Friday

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly capable and enthusiastic Executivel Assistant to join our well-established and friendly team in Reading. This is a pivotal role supporting two to three Partners/Directors, ideal for an experienced EA/PA who thrives in a fast-paced professional environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional support.

If you are proactive, organised, and known for your positive "can-do" attitude, we'd love to hear from you. As a key member of the administrative team, you will provide high-level, confidential support and play an important part in the smooth running of the business.

You'll be an experienced EA/PA who has previously worked in a professional services environment, and you will need to be confident, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently while also being a strong team player. Previous experience of supporting senior management remotely is also required.

Your role:

• Managing complex diaries and coordinating schedules
• Organising and supporting meetings, including minute-taking
• Managing emails in the absence of Partners/Directors
• Producing reports, correspondence, and documents to a consistently high standard
• Preparing professional presentations
• Organising travel and related arrangements
• Liaising with internal departments and key stakeholders
• Providing visitor hospitality and organising refreshments
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Supporting the wider administrative team with ad-hoc PA and office duties

The Person:

• 5 + years proven PA experience, ideally supporting at Director or Partner level
• Experience working with remote or hybrid teams
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• A professional, discreet, and detail-focused mindset
• A strong customer-service ethos, both internally and externally

Benefits:

• Life assurance at 2 x salary
• Income protection insurance
• Pension
• Critical illness cover
• Dental insurance
• Additional life assurance
• Childcare vouchers
• Purchase of additional holiday
• Retail vouchers
• Free flu jabs

Service Delivery Accounts Assistant needed to cover a year's FTC starting in April, this position is paying an annual salary of £27,000. Working hours are Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm.

Duties:

• Ensuring all contracted work is being delivered to client expectations and within agreed
• Supporting the planning team to ensure all work is scheduled in line with KPIs
• Problem solving - to include customer complaints & delivery issues.
• Ensuring records are kept up to date with progress

• Liaising with Sales Account Manager on any upselling/cross selling opportunities and remedial works

• Ensure line manager is up to date with any issues which may affect customer relationships
• Nurture good relationships with customers and colleagues

Benefits:

• 28 Days Holiday inc Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Extensive Training
• Referral Scheme

Experience required:

• Ability to organise a busy and varied workload, remain calm under pressure, and proactive in approach to tasks
• PC literate with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills

Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications, we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website.

• Fully office based - no parking at the office
• 9-5.00pm Mon - Fri

This is a wonderful opportunity to join our clients dedicated Child Care Public Law Team based in Walsall. Our client would ideally like an experienced legal assistant with experience in Child care/public law matters. Although this role could suit someone with good typing skills and an interest in working in a legal environment.

You will be joining an existing team of dedicated Secretarial Assistants providing support to the Lawyers who specialise in this area. Our client is seeking a candidate with a genuine interest in working in this area of law and can demonstrate that on their application and CV.

You will need to enjoy a fast-paced environment, juggling multi priorities working for a dedicated team of Lawyers who have a proven track record of providing high level services to their clients.

Your role:

• Legal Aid applications
• Diary management
• Time recording
• Diligent in responding to e mail correspondence and time scales
• Liaison with professionals

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Ideally 1 year + experience in child care/public law matters
• Excellent computer literacy
• Fast accurate typing skills
• Highly organised to manage busy diaries for the team
• Confident to deal with clients and professionals by telephone
• Strong interest in providing a first-class service to their clients along with enthusiasm to promote and grow with the firm.

In return our client can offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• A friend office
• Modern case management system
• Ongoing training in a supportive environment for career growth
• Employee benefits of a pension scheme, 28 days holiday, plus birthday and long service.

Our superb client in Bridgend, a leading manufacturing company, are recruiting for an experienced Inside Sales Coordinator to join them on a fixed term contract maternity contract for a period of 12 months.

Due to business growth there may be opportunity for extension or permanent contract following this initial period.

Working onsite at the company head office, you will be a key point of contact between customers and the company departments to facilitate the processing of customer orders ensuring customer needs are met.

What you'll be doing:

• Primary point of contact within the sales team for incoming enquires.
• Maintain contact with customers and key accounts by telephone and email, establishing excellent relationships.
• Gather and process information on customer requirements to generate service and parts quotations.
• Update and maintain the quote log and enter data and sales leads into the CRM system.
• Process customer orders through to completion including managing any adjustments.
• Check inventory levels and follow up with purchasing if parts are not available.
• Managing sales returns, processing and monitoring credit sales orders.
• Working with Finance to resolve issues with monies/inventory/shipping.

What we're looking for:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to engage with internal and external contacts.
• Accuracy and a high level of attention to detail with proven ability to organise multiple tasks and plan own time to meet deadlines.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively both within a team and independently.
• Competent user of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Salary, Benefits & Hours:

• Salary will be between £26,000 - £28,500 depending on experience.
• 37 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 13:30.
• 25 days holiday a year plus bank.
• Pension scheme above statutory rates.
• Generous company performance bonus scheme.
• Friendly, supportive team.

• Fully site based
• Working hours: 8.30-4.30pm Monday to Friday

Working for a company that supplies services and equipment to the NHS we are now looking for an experienced Stock Controller to at the Royal Derby Hospital. Ideally they are seeking someone experienced in stock control or a similar role.

Your role:

• Day to day management of consumables on site
• Source non-stock products as required by the location
• Add or amend product details on computer system
• Manage automatic and manual orders including non-stock
• Manage requisitions including non-stock, raise and enter Purchase orders
• Stock transfers
• Expedite orders with suppliers
• Accept delivery of stock
• Ensure all stock is appropriately located ready for use by clinical staff
• Manage receipt of products for trials, loan equipment
• Manage quarantine of products
• Management and physical returns
• Undertake cyclical and annual stock takes/reconciliation
• Management of price queries with suppliers, Trust procurement and finance, and Accounts payable
• Removal of rubbish and housekeeping throughout the facility
• Provide on-site support for all regional offices to cover absence

The person:

• Previous warehouse management /stock control experience ideally within the NHS, but not essential
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Car driver essential as you may need to help at other sites close by

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Death in Service scheme (4x salary)
• Private Health care
• Pension
• Perkbox - discounts/offers with various popular brands
• Cycle to work scheme (after 3 months of employment)
• Electric car scheme

To discuss the salary and find out more please call Sharon or Chloe

• Fully site based
• Working hours: 8.30-4.30pm 2 days a week, flexible on which days you wish to work

Working for a company that supplies services and equipment to the NHS we are now looking for an experienced Stock Controller to at the Royal Derby Hospital. Ideally they are seeking someone experienced in stock control or a similar role.

Your role:

• Day to day management of consumables on site
• Source non-stock products as required by the location
• Add or amend product details on computer system
• Manage automatic and manual orders including non-stock
• Manage requisitions including non-stock, raise and enter Purchase orders
• Stock transfers
• Expedite orders with suppliers
• Accept delivery of stock
• Ensure all stock is appropriately located ready for use by clinical staff
• Manage receipt of products for trials, loan equipment
• Manage quarantine of products
• Management and physical returns
• Undertake cyclical and annual stock takes/reconciliation
• Management of price queries with suppliers, Trust procurement and finance, and Accounts payable
• Removal of rubbish and housekeeping throughout the facility
• Provide on-site support for all regional offices to cover absence

The person:

• Previous warehouse management /stock control experience ideally within the NHS, but not essential
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Car driver essential as you may need to help at other sites close by

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Death in Service scheme (4x salary)
• Private Health care
• Pension
• Perkbox - discounts/offers with various popular brands
• Cycle to work scheme (after 3 months of employment)
• Electric car scheme

To discuss the salary and find out more please call Sharon or Chloe