Pension Fund Account Officer

Essential Employment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment in Hackney is seeking a Pension Fund Account Officer on a temporary basis, paying £296.83 per day PAYE. You will take ownership of the Pension Fund’s financial integrity, leading the preparation of high-quality accounts and managing complex reconciliations.

You will liaise with investment managers, custodians and external administrators, maintain audit trails, and contribute to ESG reporting and passive equity voting, bringing strong accounting skills and meticulous

Qualifications

• Ownership of Pension Fund’s financial integrity and preparation of high-quality accounts.
• Ability to manage complex reconciliations and ensure accurate reporting of portfolio transactions.
• Strong liaison with investment managers, custodians and external administrators.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Pension Fund’s financial integrity and prepare high-quality accounts.
• Manage complex reconciliations and ensure all portfolio transactions are accurately captured and reported.
• Maintain meticulous working papers to support a clear audit trail.
• Liaise with investment managers, custodians and external administrators on day-to-day transactions.
• Support ESG reporting and passive equity voting activity, with strong accounting skills and attention to detail.

Skills

Technical accounting

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Job description

Pension Fund Account Officer needed in Hackney

This is a temporary role and the rate is £296.83 per day PAYE

The reference number is: 137795

The successful candidate will take ownership of the Pension Fund’s financial integrity, leading the preparation of high‑quality accounts, managing complex reconciliations, and ensuring all portfolio transactions are accurately captured and reported.

They will maintain meticulous working papers to support a clear audit trail, confidently liaise with investment managers, custodians and external administrators, and handle day‑to‑day transactional duties with precision. They will also contribute to ESG reporting and support passive equity voting activity, bringing strong technical accounting skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre‑employment checks including references so please be prepared.