Job Description

Recognised as one of the leading niche Healthcare Accountancy Practices in the UK, it's a really exciting time to be joining BW Medical Accountants. If you have strong excel skills and enjoy handling and interpreting statistical data and want to be part of our future success this could be the role for you.

NHS PENSIONS TECHNICIAN - FULL-TIME, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE (closing date: 03/06/2025)

Over the last 12 years, BW Medical Accountants has evolved into a successful, award-winning practice. We are happy to be a niche firm and one of the very few in England who are focused on healthcare/NHS professionals.

BW Medical prides itself on delivering a first-class customer experience, which has underpinned our success. With over 2000 customers we provide specialist services to Dentists, GP Practices, Consultants and Doctors across the UK.

We need a positive and capable NHS Pensions Technician who understands the world of Accountancy and Finance to expand our current Pensions team. We want individuals who can offer an exclusive personalised service that matches the industry we represent. Your main role will be to provide technical support to the Pensions team, ensuring tasks are completed, systems updated, and customer and Company expectations are exceeded at every level.

The role presents an excellent opportunity for professional growth for office professionals with strong excel skills ready to expand their technical knowledge and acquire specialist skills. On-the-job training will help you learn the more detailed aspects of the role.

What you'll be doing:

Key responsibilities

Using Excel templates to model NHS pension calculations, agreeing to NHS Pensions figures Using Excel templates for analysing pension records, highlighting anomalies and providing summary reports of findings Using excellent numerical skills to form conclusions and make decisions Monitoring and updating pension calculations on an annual basis Identifying problems and seeking to solve/resolve issues Extrapolating information for meaningful projections for the use of a financial adviser Helping clients to understand the NHS Pension scheme and their options, without giving regulated financial advice Completing Type 2 certificates of pensionable pay Peer review Ad hoc duties required for supporting the NHS Pensions Team Manager

What you'll be able to demonstrate:

Skills and experience

Strong Excel Skills - Intermediate level or above Excellent numerical skills A passion for problem solving Excellent analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret complex data Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise tasks Meticulous and accurate with a focus on attention to detail Self-motivated and driven to succeed Pleasant telephone manner, confident and engaging, happy to talk to people Competent using Microsoft Office Packages; a good working knowledge of Outlook and Word is required in addition to excellent excel skills Experience in a professional services environment Knowledge of NHS Pension Schemes and basic understanding of the differences by scheme

What we can offer you

Competitive reward and recognition package Annual pay review 33 days holidays including bank holidays and additional days for shutdown between Christmas and New Year Following successful completion of probation, access to Perkbox Following successful completion of probation, Death in Service of 4 x basic salary Following successful completion of probation, Permanent Health Insurance Company pension scheme Health & wellbeing programme Opportunities for professional development and career progression Membership paid to professional bodies Free onsite parking Free tea, coffee Boardroom lunches throughout the year The option to participate in regular activities and events organised by our social committee
Our core values underpin everything we do as a business. We always strive for excellence, act with integrity, build and maintain relationships with our current and future clients, show ambition to challenge and stretch ourselves to be the best in class and have fun where possible engaging with our community around us at every opportunity.

If you have what it takes to be part of our future success, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note - for the successful candidate, any employment is conditional on you having the right to work in the UK in the role in which you are employed.

Type of employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Please send CV and covering letter to Practice & Operations Manager

dawn.mcdonald@bw-medical.co.uk

Closing date: 3rd June 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you an office professional with strong excel skills (Intermediate level or above)?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/06/2025