8-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

This 8-month contract position with a local authority focuses on supporting the financial management, accounting, and reporting of the London Borough Pension Fund, valued at approximately £2.2bn. The role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial transactions, reconciliations, and reports related to the Pension Fund. This includes collaboration with Fund Managers, London CIV, auditors, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead the compilation of the Pension Fund Report & Accounts in collaboration with the Investment & Accounting Manager.
Ensure all financial reporting meets CIPFA requirements and is completed to a high professional standard.
Prepare and maintain monthly Fund Manager and London CIV transaction reports, ensuring all holdings are accurately reflected in the Statement of Accounts.
Conduct complex reconciliations across pension fund accounts and ensure accurate entries within the Council’s financial systems.
Clear suspense account items monthly and ensure alignment with the chart of accounts.

Requirements

Strong background in financial accounting, ideally within the public sector or a pension fund environment.
Proven experience with:
- Complex financial reconciliations
- Suspense account management
- General ledger systems
Experience handling large financial datasets (e.g., multi-billion-pound funds).
Experience working with auditors, investment managers, and financial stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications Required

Relevant accounting or finance qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA) is desirable but not explicitly required.
Evidence of strong experience in pension fund accounting and Local Government is essential.

Additional Information

Pension Fund Accounts Officer