Pensions Accountant

Blusource Professional Services Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in the East Midlands seeks a Pensions Accountant to manage the full accounting process for pension schemes. This role offers autonomy and responsibility as part of a supportive finance team. Responsibilities include preparing accounts, managing audit processes, and liaising with auditors. Qualified candidates should hold ACCA/ACA/CIMA and have a strong technical background. This hybrid position offers a salary range of £45,000 to £50,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified candidates preferred.
• Strong technical accounting skills and statutory reporting experience are required.
• Experience in liaising with auditors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for the pension scheme.
• Manage audit processes for pension reporting.
• Post and manage all accounting entries related to pensions.
• Forecast and support actuaries with up-to-date reporting.
• Liaise closely with third-party administrators.

Skills

Technical accounting

Statutory reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Liaising with auditors

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 are now looking for a Pensions Accountant to join the company and 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 (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.