Pensions Accountant

Blusource Finance Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Derbyshire seeks a Pensions Accountant to take full ownership of pensions accounting. This role involves preparing statutory accounts, managing audit processes, and liaising with various teams. Ideal candidates will be ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified with a strong technical accounting background. Experience in industry and audit is essential, while pensions experience is a plus. The position offers an opportunity for autonomy within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA) with a strong technical accounting background.
• Ability to manage audit processes and liaison with auditors confidently.
• Experience in statutory reporting and accounting for pensions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for the pension scheme and company disclosures.
• Manage audit processes for both scheme and company pension reporting.
• Post and manage all accounting entries related to pensions.

Skills

Technical accounting

Statutory reporting

Comfortable working across functions

Strong communication with auditors

Pensions experience

Education

ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified

Job description

Pensions Accountant

Derbyshire £45,000 – £50,000 Full-Time Hybrid

I’m recruiting for a leading manufacturing business in Derbyshire — a well-established and growing company that plays a major role in the region’s economy.

They’re now looking for a Pensions Accountant to join the company to help support the finance function. This is a key, specialist role where you’ll be responsible for the full accounting process relating to the company’s pension schemes, working closely with both the HR and wider finance teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of the pensions accounting for the organisation — offering autonomy, responsibility, and a supportive environment as part of a high-performing team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Preparing statutory accounts for the pension scheme and company disclosures
• Managing audit processes for both scheme and company pension reporting
• Posting and managing all accounting entries related to pensions, including payments and cashbooks
• Forecasting and supporting actuaries and finance with up-to-date reporting
• Liaising closely with third-party administrators, payroll, and internal finance teams
• Helping maintain and improve controls, reconciliations and monthly reporting

About You:

• ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified
• Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting background
• Comfortable working across functions and taking full ownership
• Prior audit experience and ability to liaise confidently with auditors
• Pensions experience is ideal but not essential — training can be given
• Experience working in industry is essential (not open to straight-from-practice candidates)

If you’re looking for a role with stability, purpose and challenge in a large, fast-moving business, this could be an excellent move for you.

Apply today or get in touch with Harry Hallam at Blusource Recruitment on 0115 981 6075 for a confidential chat.