We have an exciting opportunity for a Treasury Administrator to join our Pension Administration team. This team is responsible for supporting Pension Administration teams in reconciling: bank accounts, investments, contributions and annuities. This is a permanent role that can be based in our Amersham, Birmingham, Cheltenham or Liverpool offices working on a hybrid basis.
A snapshot of your day:
Maintenance and reconciliation of accounting and banking records
Reconciliation of pooled investments funds and assist with the reconciliation of more complex investments
Reconciliation of contributions and annuities
Settle, review and authorise invoices in accordance with agreed controls
Perform cashflow forecasting and arranging investments and disinvestments
Manage and support in oversea payments, including payment investigations, exception management and liaison with payment providers.
- Act as a technical point of escalation for treasury, accounting, reconciliation and overseas payment matters.
Support the preparation and review of pension scheme accounts, annual reports and audit information.
Assist with the provision of financial management information for clients
Build and maintain effective client relationships with trustees, auditors, investment managers and third parties.
We would like to hear from you if you have:
Minimum of GCSE Grade “5” or “C” in Maths and English at grade C or above are essential
With some technical knowledge, the ideal candidate will be looking to undertake the AAT qualification and will have previous experience working in an accounting or financial services industry
Knowledge of the pensions industry would be advantageous but is not essential
A willingness to make progress towards further professional qualifications would be a benefit; however, proven experience in the role is more desirable than other academic achievement
A strong understanding of Microsoft Office programmes, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook
What's in it for you:
Competitive discretionary annual bonus.
Core benefits including life assurance of four times salary, income protection of 75% of salary for up to five years, and single private medical insurance cover.
A generous pension scheme with 5% employee contributions matched by a 10% employer contribution.
25 days' annual leave, increasing to 27 days after five years' service.
Access to the Howden flexible benefits programme, offering a wide range of benefits and discounts to support your wellbeing, family life and lifestyle.
The opportunity to be part of a growing global business where career development, collaboration and innovation are encouraged.
Accessibility
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Skills Required
- GCSE Grade 5 or C in Mathematics
- GCSE Grade 5 or C in English
- Previous experience working in accounting or financial services
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Willingness to undertake or make progress toward the AAT qualification
- Knowledge of the pensions industry
- Willingness to pursue further professional qualifications
What We Do
We are proud to be a leading independent UK professional services consultancy at the forefront of risk, pensions, investment and insurance. With a team of more than 1,750 people in nine offices, including 99 partners, we work to deliver on our values and our promise, ensuring the highest levels of trust, integrity and quality. We act as a trusted partner for a wide range of clients in both the private and public sectors – this includes 25% of FTSE 100 and 15% of FTSE 350 companies. We are free from any external stakeholders, allowing us to take a long-term view with all our clients and giving us the freedom to bring fresh ideas to the table, unobstructed.








