Pensions and Payroll Manager
Grade 11 – £48,738 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent
What Will You Be Doing?
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll take ownership of pensions accounting, including actuarial data, IAS 19 entries and disclosures, reconciliations, statutory returns and audit support. You’ll act as a key point of contact for pension scheme members, providing clear guidance and managing sensitive enquiries, while also supporting the Local Pension Board.
You’ll also manage payroll inputs, deductions, interfaces and control checks, work closely with external providers, resolve complex queriesand maintain accurate, secure and auditable records.
What Are We Looking For?
You must have strong, current and practical knowledge of the Firefighters’ Pension Schemes, including the ability to interpret scheme rules and guidance, manage complex pension casework and apply requirements accurately in an operational environment. You will also have substantial experience in pensions administration and payroll, together with a sound understanding of payroll controls and pensions accounting, including IAS 19, actuarial data, reconciliations, statutory returns and audit requirements.
You’ll be organised, analytical and able to communicate complex information clearly, build effective relationships and recognise when issues need to be escalated.
Ideally, you’ll hold or be working towards a pensions or accounting qualification, or have equivalent substantial practical experience. Experience of public service pension schemes is highly desirable, and experience within local government or a fire and rescue service would be advantageous.
If you’re ready to apply your expertise in a role with realpublic-servicepurpose, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
What We Offer
The post is located at Service Headquarters, Shrewsbury, providing free on-site parking.
The role also includes the following benefits:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working Hours Scheme
- Paycare Health Benefits
- Occupational Health Services
- Hybrid working
Closing date for applications: Friday 30 October 2026
For an informal chat about the role, contact Jacqueline Fletcher, by e-mail to Jacqueline.Fletcher@shropshirefire.gov.uk
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion at work. We want to reflect the communities we service and therefore we positively welcome applicants from disabled people and minority groups who are under-represented in our Service.
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