Financial Accountant

Overview

As Financial Accountant, you will drive timely pension fund reporting and year-end adjustments within a Local Authority. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to provide financial insights, resolve discrepancies, and maintain robust records. You’ll ensure statutory returns are completed accurately and aligned with public sector rules. This role offers the opportunity to impact pension fund governance and financial integrity in a public-sector setting.

Pay / Benefits

• daily rate 450
• 3-6 months contract
• London location

Responsibilities

• Produce timely financial reports for the Pension Fund (annual accounts and annual report)
• Process year-end adjustments (accruals, valuations)
• Provide monitoring information to assist Fund management
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide financial insights and recommendations
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies
• Maintain detailed and organised financial records
• Complete statutory and statistical data returns

Key requirements

• Full accounting qualification (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Proficiency in financial reporting and data analysis
• Experience in accounting/finance roles, ideally in Local Authority pensions
• Knowledge of public sector financial regulations (LGPS)
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders

• communication
• attention to detail
• stakeholder management
• financial reporting
• data analysis
• knowledge of LGPS/public sector regulations

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