Senior Pensions Administrator

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Senior Pensions Administrator - Propertey Transactions
To manage a portfolio of SSAS schemes with a focus on complex casework and commercial property transactions , ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and high service standards.
The role acts as a senior technical point of contact within the SSAS team, providing mentoring support, quality oversight, and expertise in property-related pension activity.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Management
Administer a portfolio of SSAS schemes, including complex and high-value arrangements.
Act as primary contact for trustees, advisers, and professional third parties.
Ensure all scheme records are maintained accurately and in line with HMRC and scheme requirements.
Property Transactions
Manage end-to-end commercial property purchases and sales within SSAS.
Liaise with solicitors, lenders, valuers, and managing agents.
Review contracts, leases, rent schedules, and property reports.
Monitor rent collection, VAT registration, and option-to-tax processes.
Ensure compliance with connected party transaction rules and market value requirements.
Loanbacks & Complex Investments
Administer and monitor loanback arrangements in line with HMRC requirements.
Ensure security documentation and repayment schedules are compliant.
Process non-standard investments where applicable.
Regulatory & Technical Oversight
Ensure compliance with HMRC pension legislation and SSAS-specific rules.
Monitor scheme funding, annual returns, and reporting obligations.
Maintain robust audit trails and documentation standards.
Support internal audits and regulatory reviews.
Risk & Governance
Identify and escalate technical or regulatory risks.
Ensure investments meet scheme and legislative requirements.
Support trustees in understanding obligations and responsibilities.
Team Leadership & Development
Provide mentoring and technical support to junior administrators.
Assist with training delivery and knowledge sharing.
Contribute to process improvement and system development initiatives.
Key Skills & Experience
Essential
Strong technical knowledge of HMRC pension rules relating to SSAS.
Demonstrable experience managing commercial property transactions within pension schemes.
Experience with loanbacks and connected party transactions.
Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Desirable
Progress towards or completion of PMI/CII qualifications.
Experience managing VAT-registered property within pensions.
4+ years' experience in SSAS administration.
knowledge of trust law and trustee governance principles.
Experience contributing to technical guidance or internal best practice documents.
Competencies
Advanced technical knowledge
Risk awareness and governance mindset
Commercial understanding
Stakeholder relationship management
Coaching and leadership
Problem-solving capability

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Location:
Liverpool
Salary:
£30,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accountancy

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