Senior Pension Fund Accountant — Lead Year‑End & Client Reporting (Hybrid)

XPS Group; Belfast City District; Hybride; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Pension matching

Healthcare plans

Life assurance

Retailer discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee assistance

Digital GP service

Volunteer days with pay

Referral bonuses

Résumé du poste

XPS Group is seeking a Senior Pension Fund Accountant in Belfast to manage a client portfolio and end‑to‑end pension fund accounts. The role is a 13‑month fixed term maternity contract with hybrid working arrangements, ideal for a qualified accountant with strong pensions experience.

You will prepare and review year‑end statements, statements of investments, and collaborate with auditors and managers across UK locations. ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification preferred, Proficient Office tools required.

Qualifications

• Experience in pension fund accounts and year-end reporting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) preferred.

Responsabilités

• Manage a portfolio of pension fund clients.
• Prepare and review year‑end pension fund accounts within deadlines.
• Prepare Trustee Report & Accounts for large schemes.
• Reconciling investments and cash books; liaise with auditors.
• Prepare SA970 tax returns and ONS returns.
• Keep time recording accurate for chargeable work.

Connaissances

Pension accounting experience

Communication skills

Formation

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Outils

Excel

Word

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Aviary (Profund Aviary)

Description du poste

XPS Group is seeking a Senior Pension Fund Accountant in Belfast to manage a client portfolio and end‑to‑end pension fund accounts. The role is a 13‑month fixed term maternity contract with hybrid working arrangements, ideal for a qualified accountant with strong pensions experience.

You will prepare and review year‑end statements, statements of investments, and collaborate with auditors and managers across UK locations. ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification preferred, Proficient Office tools required.