Pension Fund Accountant

Isio; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workstyle

Market leading bonus scheme

Job summary

Isio is recruiting a pension fund accountant to support end-to-end scheme accounting for complex Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution and Hybrid pension schemes across multiple client accounts.

You will prepare accounts, perform reconciliations, and liaise with trustees, actuaries and investment managers to ensure timely, accurate reporting. The role operates on a hybrid basis from UK offices including Manchester and other cities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering pension fund accounting services to complex Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution and Hybrid pension schemes.
• GCSE English and maths (or equivalent).
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Solid numeracy and literacy with clear written communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts to trial balance/draft stage, through audit and final sign-off.
• Liaise with trustees, actuaries, investment managers and auditors to meet service standards.
• Perform reconciliations of investment information and cash book.
• Post journals and amendments from the audit process in liaison with trustees and consultants.
• Produce cash flow and ad hoc reports for internal/external parties.
• Provide information for actuaries to assist with FRS102.
• Attend client/trustee meetings and support related client administration issues.

Skills

Pension accounting knowledge

Numeracy

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Literacy (plain English)

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We welcome applications from both experienced professionals and candidates who are new to the industry looking to contribute their ideas and experience to a rapidly expanding business. With responsibility for assisting overseeing more than 350 client scheme accounts we are looking for someone with a background in fund accounting, either in-house or within a Third-Party Administrator. This opportunity will require the successful candidate to support the management of the full end-to-end scheme accounts process in line with company procedures.

We have two vacancies - one permanent and one 12 month fixed term contract.

This role can be based in our Croydon, Manchester, Reading, Birmingham or Belfast city centre office with a hybrid workstyle.

What does the role entail?

• Preparation of accounts to trial balance/draft stage, through audit and to final accounts sign-off - in accordance with the latest SORP guidelines
• Liaise with and maintain effective professional relationships with third parties including consultants, trustees, actuaries, investment managers and auditors to meet agreed service standards and timetable target dates
• Remain up to date and compliant with Isio’s organisational procedures
• Reconciliation of investment information received from investment managers, investment custodians
• Analyse and post cash book, bank account, pension payroll and other financial information
• Agree and process journals and amendments resulting from the audit process and in liaison with trustees and consultants
• Use the workflow calendar to ensure all internal and external deadlines are met
• Produce cash flow and other ad hoc reports for internal and external parties, as required.
• Provide information for actuaries to assist with FRS102
• Maintain a culture which reflects Isio’s values, and puts the member at the heart of all activities
• Attendance of Trustee or client meetings
• Attending internal and external meetings to provide technical support and guidance on related client administration issues
• Keeping up to date with technical and scheme changes.
• Supporting the Treasury, Accounts and Payroll Functions

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrable experience of delivering pension fund accounting services to complex Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution and Hybrid pension schemes.
• GCSE English and mathematics (or equivalent)
• Strong MS Office skills
• Strong numeracy skills
• Good literacy skills including the ability to adhere to and uphold plain English writing principles
• Excellent communication skills
• A strong team player
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, especially at busy times

Desirable, but not essential

• Background in fund accounting, either in-house or within a Third-Party Administrator – full training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering pension fund accounting services to complex Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution and Hybrid pension schemes.
• Strong pension fund accounting technical knowledge and understanding, including complex, segregated investment structures
• Experience of working in a Third-Party Administration environment

What you can expect in return

• A competitive salary and market leading bonus scheme

Why Join Isio

Isio is a fast-growing professional services business, that offers career development through an evolving client base, diverse and meaningful work, nationwide opportunities, and a culture that rewards high performance and accountability.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards andour values guide how we advise our clients, how we operate as a business and how we work together as a team. We call it the Isio Attitude. We encourage our people to be bold, to communicate with conviction, and to deliver advice that matters.

Here, growth brings opportunity - more responsibility, more clients, and work that stretches and develops you. We invest in training and development so you can expand your skills and explore different career paths across diverse markets to make your mark. Isio is a place to realise your potential and build a career with impact. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer on our career's website Isio - Careers & Benefits.

About Isio

A progressive advisory firm, partnering with clients of all sizes to deliver expertise in pensions, employee benefits and wealth advisory services. Working with pension trustees, employers, individuals, families and their offices, we are supported by talented colleagues across 10 UK offices. With a Big 4 heritage we combine a strong focus on quality with a fresh perspective challenging traditional thinking.

Our culture shapes our work; we foster a supportive environment where we develop our people to grow and fulfil their potential. We invest in our services, products and technology, and provide clear, expert solutions for our clients. This brings clarity, confidence, and better outcomes for everyone.

At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact.

We can offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work, supporting a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please ask us [e-mail]