Job Description

At Smart, our mission is to transform retirement, savings and financial wellbeing, across all generations, around the world.

THE ROLE

(15 Month fixed-term contract)

We are looking for an Assistant Contributions Manager to cover maternity leave and to support the Smart Pension Master Trust Finance team as we develop and expand our processes and capabilities.


We're looking for a reliable team player, who understands member transactions and is keen to learn and grow, as we seek to professionalise, integrate and build a high performing finance function with-in a Fintech environment.


We're on an ambitious growth path, so desire and ability to problem solve, with a constant improvement mindset is essential. The role will offer tremendous scope for personal development and opportunity to make a significant impact as we build a best-in-class finance function.


Reporting to the Pension Accountant, and supporting the Finance team, the Assistant Contributions Manager will be based in London with the ability to work from home on a hybrid basis.

What you will do:

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Daily identification, processing and investing of contributions paid into the Trustee bank account Monthly reconciliation of all contributions received by bank transfer and direct debit Reconciliation of bank transfer payers accounts and ongoing management of approved payers Ongoing monitoring of exceptions, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to close in a timely manner, including any refunds of contributions Prepare journals in NetSuite, including payroll related journals Assist the finance team in the preparation of member payrolls and update relevant administration records, liaising with internal and third-party providers Cash management including the daily reconciliation of bank accounts Member unit reconciliations & un-allocated units reconciliations Assist with the preparation of the quarterly administration report by running monthly stats from both the contributions and exceptions logs Assist in the day-to-day running of the Master Trust finance functions Support Group Finance with billing relating to Employers paying contributions by bank transfer Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support system and process development, with Trustee requirements and fundamentally member experience in mind

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The skills, experience, and aptitudes we are looking for are listed below but please don't be discouraged from applying if you don't meet every single one of these criteria - having a 'can do' attitude is sometimes more important than being able to tick every box:




DB or DC pensions experience, or experience in a finance role Currently studying or looking to study AAT, ACCA or CIMA (not essential) Experience of Microsoft suite of products including Excel and experience of G-Suite an advantage A high level of diligence and attention to detail Strong time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines Proactive with a willingness to learn and a 'can do' attitude Strong communication with high amounts of energy and drive Experience in financial services or technology sectors is beneficial Netsuite and / or Tableau experience beneficial

WHO WE ARE

We work in partnerships with governments and financial institutions in the UK and internationally. Our cloud-native digital platform is revolutionising how people around the world think about, and save for, their retirement.


At heart, we're a financial technology business. What we do is all about innovation, and using the power of digital change to put the customer first. Our Engineers will tell you that working at Smart gives you the opportunity to play your part in developing world-class technological solutions, working with - and learning from - like-minded people.


You'll also find that, across our business, our colleagues love Smart's culture, and how what we do means better financial outcomes for savers. That feels worthwhile, and it means that what we do, collectively, goes way beyond the nine to five of a typical working day.


Don't just take our word for it - you can see what our colleagues say about working at Smart on LinkedIn Life and Glassdoor.

BENEFITS

At Smart, one of the eight principles we work to is "We want happy and good people in our team". We created a list of benefits that helps us achieve this goal:


25 days' holiday per year, increasing with length of service. 500 annual training budget to spend on your professional development Extensive private healthcare, including dental, eyecare and EAP Enhanced sick leave (three months' pay per year) Enhanced maternity and paternity (maternity - 6 months fully paid/paternity - 3 weeks fully paid) Death in service insurance cover Fully-paid five-week sabbatical after five years of employment In office wellbeing, such as manicures, massages and barbers. Smart employees also enjoy a 50% discount on orders from our sister company Arena Flowers, Britain's most ethical florist. They offer unique hand-tied bouquets, luxury flowers, letterbox flowers, plants and gifts to spend on friends and loved ones or even for yourself.

We think Smart is an awesome place to work. If it sounds like somewhere you'd like to work, too, and if you're ready to play your part in our continued success in the future, then naturally we'd love to meet you.