Pension Fund Accountant - Hybrid, 12-Month FTC

Môrwell Talent Solutions Ltd; Pwllmeyric; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

24 days' annual leave (29 after 5 yrs)

Christmas office closure

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Môrwell Talent Solutions Ltd is partnering with a public sector organisation to recruit a Pension Fund Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Torfaen. The role requires strong pension accounting experience within a public sector context and involves accounting and financial reporting for the Pension Fund.

The successful candidate will manage IAS 19/FRS 102 exercises, SF3 returns, payroll reconciliations and cash management, while liaising with auditors and external advisers.

Qualifications

• Experience in pension accounting within a public sector environment.
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant, finalist, studying toward a recognised qualification, or QBE.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Pension Fund accounts and reporting in line with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate IAS 19 and FRS 102 exercises for scheme employers; provide interpretation and guidance.
• Prepare annual SF3 and other statutory and regulatory returns (e.g., quarterly tax submissions).
• Reconcile pension contributions from scheme employers and monitor deadlines.
• Reconcile monthly pensioner payroll and Pension Fund bank/payroll suspense accounts.
• Monitor and reconcile Pension Fund cash balances and supporting financial systems.
• Support pension fund budgeting and maintain accurate financial records.
• Act as main point of contact for auditors, actuary and investment adviser.

Skills

Pension accounting

Public sector experience

Local authority experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Accountancy qualification / QBE / studying

Job description

Môrwell Talent Solutions Ltd is partnering with a public sector organisation to recruit a Pension Fund Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Torfaen. The role requires strong pension accounting experience within a public sector context and involves accounting and financial reporting for the Pension Fund.

The successful candidate will manage IAS 19/FRS 102 exercises, SF3 returns, payroll reconciliations and cash management, while liaising with auditors and external advisers.