Pensions Accountant

BranWell Ford; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Reconciliation Team Lead to oversee multiple reconciliation workstreams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pension administration and exceptional organisational skills. In this flexible/hybrid role, you will manage deadlines and foster team performance, contributing to high-profile pension projects that shape retirement security.

Qualifications

• Strong background in final salary pension administration.
• Impressive organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end reconciliation reporting process.
• Manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and auditors.
• Build team capability through mentoring and training.
• Drive team performance and professional development.

Skills

Bookkeeping / accounting background

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

🚨 Lead the way in pensions de-risking.

📍 Reconciliation Team Lead - Flexible / Hybrid Working | Global Advisory Firm

Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role in one of the fastest-growing areas of pensions? If you've got a strong background in final salary pension administration and a talent for bringing clarity to complexity-this is your moment.

Join a global powerhouse in advisory and pensions solutions and play a key role in delivering high-profile buy-in and buy-out projects that shape the future of retirement security.

🧭 Your mission :

Take charge of multiple reconciliation workstreams, lead a high-performing team, and ensure critical reports are delivered with pinpoint accuracy. You'll liaise with senior stakeholders, support audits, and help drive team capability in a business that champions continuous improvement.

🎯 What you'll be doing :

• Own the end-to-end reconciliation reporting process
• Manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities
• Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and auditors
• Build team capability through mentoring and training
• Drive team performance and professional development

🔍 What you bring :

• Background in bookkeeping / accounting or DB pension admin
• Impressive organisational and time management skills
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to thrive under pressure