Technical Accounting Lead - Pensions/ Actuary Exp

Lorien; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Technical Accounting Lead with expertise in Pensions Accounts to support the Head of Pension Risk. The role involves managing financial operations and reporting for the defined benefit pension scheme, ensuring compliance and enhancing existing frameworks. The candidate must have proven experience in finance management and pensions within the financial services sector. The position is based in Milton Keynes or London, requiring onsite presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager.
• Experience with Pensions Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Review and enhance the pensions control framework.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual pension accounting.
• Coordinate with professional advisors on actuarial valuations.

Skills

Finance Management

Pensions Accounts

Financial Services

Job description

Technical Accounting Lead - Pensions/ Actuary Exp

My client is seeking a Finance Manager specializing in Pensions Accounts to support the Head of Pension Risk. The role involves managing activities related to the operation, financial management, reporting, and risk management of the company's defined benefit pension scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and enhance the pensions control framework to ensure audit compliance
• Improve pensions models to meet audit standards
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual pension accounting and risk reporting, including disclosures
• Assist in preparing documentation and attending meetings such as Pension Risk Forum, Pensions Committee, ALCO, and CF Trustee meetings
• Prepare pension information for strategic planning (e.g., P21, ICAAP, stress testing)
• Develop and monitor the pension scheme budget in collaboration with the trustee
• Coordinate with professional advisors on actuarial valuations and audits
• Review and recommend changes to actuarial assumptions
• Engage with finance, capital management, trustees, and risk stakeholders
• Contribute to the company's forward-looking business plans for the pension scheme

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager
• Experience with Pensions Accounts
• Background in the Financial Services Sector

Additional Details

• Location: Milton Keynes or London – onsite 3 days a week
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Inside IR35

If interested and available, please apply today!