Pension Fund Accounting Lead

Spinwell Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Spinwell Global seeks a Pension Fund Accounts Officer to join a public sector accounting team in Hackney. You will lead the compilation of the Pension Fund Report & Accounts, working closely with the Manager to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires strong technical accounting skills, experience with complex reconciliations and suspense accounts, and the ability to liaison with auditors and pension managers. A £2.2bn fund is involved and governance reporting is part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Technical proficiency with complex reconciliations, suspense accounts and general ledger systems.
• Attention to detail to maintain accurate working papers and large fund data.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with external auditors, managers and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of CIPFA requirements and public sector pension fund accounting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the compilation of Pension Fund Report & Accounts with the Manager, ensuring entries are accurate and timely.
• Ensure compliance with CIPFA reporting requirements and high standards of financial reporting.
• Manage the £2.2bn portfolio data, developing monthly reports to reflect holdings in the Statement of Accounts.
• Maintain audit trails and act as primary contact for internal and external auditors.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Knowledge of CIPFA

Job description

Spinwell Global seeks a Pension Fund Accounts Officer to join a public sector accounting team in Hackney. You will lead the compilation of the Pension Fund Report & Accounts, working closely with the Manager to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires strong technical accounting skills, experience with complex reconciliations and suspense accounts, and the ability to liaison with auditors and pension managers. A £2.2bn fund is involved and governance reporting is part of the duties.