Pension Fund Finance Analyst (6-Month Contract, London)

Service Care Solutions; Northampton; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Service Care Solutions are recruiting a Finance Analyst to join a local authority in London on a temporary basis to manage Pension Fund financial reporting and accounting. The postholder will work on accountability for the Pension Fund and coordinate year-end processes.

The role requires a qualified accountant or equivalent, with experience in financial reporting and strong Oracle Financials skills; a proactive analyst who can meet tight deadlines and assist with audit queries.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience with strong financial accounting controls.
• Experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, year‑end processes and statutory returns; local government or pension fund experience desirable.
• Strong analytical and systems skills, including Oracle Financials; ability to identify trends, variances and financial risks.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate Pension Fund financial reports, annual accounts, annual reports and supporting working papers.
• Reconcile the financial ledger to LGPS and Teachers' Pension records, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate income and expenditure reporting.
• Complete year-end adjustments, statutory returns, account disclosures and respond promptly to audit queries.
• Provide financial monitoring and analysis, support Pension Fund Committee and Board reports, and assist with investment strategy and transactions.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting a Finance Analyst to join a local authority in London on a temporary basis to manage Pension Fund financial reporting and accounting. The postholder will work on accountability for the Pension Fund and coordinate year-end processes.

The role requires a qualified accountant or equivalent, with experience in financial reporting and strong Oracle Financials skills; a proactive analyst who can meet tight deadlines and assist with audit queries.