Interim Pensions Fund Accountant

Posted 22 February 2026
Salary 600
LocationHaringey N8 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Interim & Executive Management
ReferenceRQ1698869

Job description

3 month contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• Interim Pensions Fund Accountant required by the London Borough of Haringey to provide specialist accounting and reporting support across the Pension Fund and Treasury Management functions.
• This is an Inside IR35 interim assignment supporting the service.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Provision of accounting and financial reporting services for the Pension Fund and Treasury Management functions.
• Preparation of the Pension Fund Annual Accounts.
• Preparation of Treasury Management notes for inclusion in the Council’s Statement of Accounts.
• Instruct and liaise with treasury advisors, fund managers and custodians regarding treasury and pension fund activity.
• Provide financial information and analysis to the Scheme Actuary.
• Support and provide reports to the Pensions Committee.
• Day-to-day management and monitoring of the Council’s cashflow position.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and local government regulations.
• Support audit requirements and respond to internal and external audit queries.

Skills/Experience:
• Advanced previous experience in a similar Pensions Fund Accountant or Treasury Accountant role
• Strong knowledge of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) accounting requirements
• Experience preparing Pension Fund Annual Accounts
• Treasury Management experience within a local authority setting
• Experience managing cashflow forecasting and liquidity
• Knowledge of CIPFA Code of Practice and public sector accounting standards
• Experience supporting Committees and presenting financial information
• Ability to liaise with actuaries, fund managers and external advisors
• Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.

Additional Information:
• The closing date: 06/03/2026 @11:00.
• Client: London Borough of Haringey.
• Location: Alexandra House.
• Hours: 36 hours per week (09:00–17:30).