Pensions Accountant

Fabric Recruitment Ltd; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Pensions Accountant for an established organisation in Burton upon Trent. This role focuses on the financial management and reporting of pension schemes, requiring ownership and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with at least 2 years of experience, advanced Excel skills, and a strong accounting background. The position offers hybrid working arrangements after the initial training period.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualified experience.
• Experience working with auditors in a medium to large UK organisation.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate accounting records for pension schemes.
• Prepare journals, reconciliations, and cashflow reporting.
• Produce statutory pension accounts and support corporate disclosures.
• Coordinate pension-related audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare regular forecasts and financial information for Finance and actuarial partners.
• Act as a key point of contact for third-party administrators and advisers.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)

Strong background in financial and statutory accounting

Advanced Excel skills

Confident communicator

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Tools

ERP experience

SAP experience

Job description

Pensions Accountant

Burton upon Trent

45,000 - 50,000

Hybrid working available after initial training period

We are supporting a well-established organisation in Burton upon Trent as they look to appoint a qualified Pensions Accountant. This is a key role within the business, responsible for the financial management, reporting and governance of pension schemes.

Working as part of the wider HR function and partnering closely with Finance, you will play an integral role in ensuring pension-related financial activity is accurate, compliant, and clearly communicated to internal and external stakeholders.

This position would suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys ownership, cross-functional working and contributing to robust financial control in a specialist area.

Description of the role:

• Manage and maintain accurate accounting records for pension schemes.
• Prepare journals, reconciliations and cashflow reporting.
• Produce statutory pension accounts and support corporate disclosures.
• Coordinate pension-related audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare regular forecasts and financial information for Finance and actuarial partners.
• Act as a key point of contact for third-party administrators and advisers.
• Work closely with Payroll and Finance to support Defined Contribution processes.

About you:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)
• At least 2 years post-qualified experience
• Strong background in financial and statutory accounting
• Experience working with auditors in a medium to large UK organisation.
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP or SAP experience advantageous
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator able to work across multiple teams.

If you're looking to take the next step in your pension accounting career and make a real impact in a well-established team, then please apply today!