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Join Our Team as a Senior Pensions Finance Administrator Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire Are you passionate about Finance and providing high-quality service? Would you be keen to work in an exciting, growing, award-winning business in a highly supportive environment? If so, we want to hear from you! Due to growth and demand across our new and existing clients, we are seeking a Finance Administrator to join our Dynamic team. This role is a pivotal part of the finance team, responsible for overseeing and processing a wide range of financial transactions within the general accounting framework. You will focus on the pensions area of our clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of all related activities. What youll do: Check, approve and report across various cash flow, balances and transactions. Reconcile and invest monthly contributions and member AVC investments accurately and on time. Prepare and review monthly accounts, journals, and reports to ensure compliance and accuracy. Manage AVC investment transactions, including sales, purchases, and disinvestments. Process and authorise payments such as pension lump sums, court orders, and voluntary deductions. Handle daily banking tasks, reconciliations, and funding requirements when providing cover. Liaise with third parties and support quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc duties as needed. Seasonal activities include getting involved with Audits and business continuity tasks. This role would suit someone with: Is AAT part-qualified and has at least 2 years experience in an accounts function. Has excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and Word, and understands general office procedures. Demonstrates strong numeracy, literacy, and IT skills, with accurate keyboard and data entry abilities. Possesses great interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and can build positive relationships. Is highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. Delivers excellent customer service, with a proactive and professional approach. Works well as a team player, showing initiative, flexibility, and problem-solving ability. Existing experience within AVC Investments is desired but not essential. Why Brightwell? As a Brightwell colleague, you will enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work practices, professional development, career development, and a great benefits package including: Annual performance bonus of up to 7%. 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) plus bank holidays. A pension with 15-17% employer contributions (depending on age). 8 x salary Life Insurance. Generous family friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks full pay (maternity, adoption and paternity leave) Free health assessments. Health cash plan. Professional study support. Employee Assistance Programme and free Wellhub wellness network platform access. Free on-site parking. Building an inclusive work environment: Brightwell is committed to developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, ensuring that behaviours, working practices, and policies promote fair treatment and access to development opportunities for every colleague. We value the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and want Brightwell to be a place where all colleagues can thrive, feel that they belong, are valued, and contribute to our success. This is underpinned by Brightwells RISE corporate values: Responsible, Impactful, Supportive & Expert. Apply Now!55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc