Pensions Accountant

The Oyster Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bedfordshire is seeking a Pensions Accountant. This role offers competitive pay of £500-£600 per day and the option to work remotely 4 days a week, with one day in the office. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong technical accounting skills, particularly in pension fund investment. Responsibilities include managing payment submissions and producing audits. An initial 6-month contract is offered, likely to extend.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or relevant experience at an equivalent professional level.
• Strong technical accounting skills (pension fund investment and local government accounting is highly desirable).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate payment and submission of pension payovers and deductions.
• Production of robust and auditable monthly working papers.
• Monthly reconciliation of Pension Balance Sheet Code.

Skills

Qualified accountant or equivalent experience

Strong technical accounting skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

The opportunity to work as a Pensions Accountant for a Local Authority in Bedfordshire.

Benefits

• £500-£600 per day, inside IR35
• Initial 6‑month contract, subject to extensions
• 35 hours per week on average
• Work remotely from home 4 days per week; office presence required a day a week
• Main office based in Bedford

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate payment and submission of pension payovers, court order deductions to HMCTS, and salary sacrifice deductions to relevant benefits providers
• Production of robust and auditable monthly working papers supporting pension payovers, court deductions and salary sacrifice benefits
• Monthly reconciliation of Pension Balance Sheet Code/Control Account (YKR031) ensuring the closing balance reflects the payover liability for that month

Essential Criteria

• Qualified accountant or relevant experience at an equivalent professional level
• Strong technical accounting skills (pension fund investment and local government accounting is highly desirable)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information understandably

Application Process

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