Business Change Accountant

Royal Borough of Greenwich; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Change Accountant to join their Finance Team. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of pension fund accounting, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing a substantial investment portfolio. Strong technical accounting skills and effective communication abilities are essential. The role offers a chance to contribute to a significant public service function, with a focus on maintaining high standards and collaborative relationships.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in pension fund investments and accounting within local government.
• Ability to convey complex financial information clearly and accessibly.

Responsibilities

• Lead pension fund accounting and production of the Statement of Accounts.
• Oversee Pension Fund's investment portfolio in line with regulations.
• Liaise with external fund managers and maintain high service standards.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Qualified accountant or relevant experience

Job description

Job Introduction

Business Change Accountant

This is an exciting opportunity for a treasury and pensions specialist to join the Royal Borough of Greenwich Council's Finance Team.

The Council's Pension Fund is one of the largest Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) in London, with assets exceeding £1.7 billion and an ambitious target to achieve carbon neutrality across its investment portfolio.

The role sits within the Partnering and Investment Team and reports to the Accounting & Business Change Deputy Manager for Treasury and Pensions. You will support all aspects of ensuring our Pension Fund and Treasury functions are effective, including oversight of the Pension Fund's investment portfolio in line with LGPS regulations.

The role will lead all aspects of pension fund accounting, including the production of the Statement of Accounts and line management of the Pension Fund Accountant.

The successful candidate will also support the monitoring of pension fund investments and the management of pension fund contracts. You will liaise with external fund managers, advisers, and other suppliers, building effective working relationships and maintaining high service standards for the Pension Fund.

To be considered, you should be a qualified accountant or possess relevant experience at an equivalent professional level. Experience in pension fund investments and accounting within local government and/or treasury functions is desirable, but strong technical accounting skills are essential. Excellent communication and presentation skills are also required to convey complex financial information clearly and accessibly.

Diversity Statement: The Royal Borough of Greenwich values community diversity and aims for a workforce that reflects this. Applications from all community sections are encouraged.

Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless stated otherwise.

Early Advert Close: The Council reserves the right to close adverts earlier if necessary (e.g., high application volume).

How Applications are Scored: Applications are scored based on how well supporting statements address each point on the Person Specification. Shortlisting for interviews depends on how well candidates meet these points. The Person Specification is provided with the advert. When applying, use the supporting statements section to demonstrate how you meet each point. This information is needed for application consideration.

Salary: Salaries are based on a 35-hour workweek unless otherwise specified. Use the provided Salary Calculator to estimate pro-rata salaries.

Our Staff Values: Candidates are assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Demonstrating behaviors that do not meet these standards may result in rejection of the application.

Attached documents: Job description, Person specification.