Job Description

London (Hybrid)

Local Authority

Minimum 6 Months

£450-£475 per day (Umbrella)

We're currently working in partnership with a London-based Local Authority to appoint an experienced Interim Pensions & Treasury Accountant for a minimum 6-month assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to play a key role in managing pension fund accounting and treasury activities within a complex public sector environment.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of pensions and treasury accounting, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and reporting.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing and overseeing pension fund accounting, including year-end processes and statutory returns
• Supporting the closedown of accounts in line with CIPFA/LASAAC requirements
• Leading on treasury management activities, including cashflow forecasting and investment/borrowing reporting
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, notes, and reconciliations
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and local authority regulations
• Liaising with external auditors, actuaries, and internal stakeholders
• Providing technical advice on pensions and treasury matters

We're looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced public sector setting.

Essential experience for the Pensions and Treasury Accountant role:

• Proven experience in local government finance or private sector background experience within pensions accounting
• Strong technical expertise in pensions accounting and treasury management
• Experience supporting year-end close and audit processes
• Sound knowledge of CIPFA Code of Practice / IFRS within the public sector
• Experience of using the Oracle system
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver to tight deadlines.

Desirable experience for the Pensions and Treasury Accountant role:

• CCAB/CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience working with pension funds within a local authority setting.

• Competitive day rate: £450-£475 (Umbrella)
• Hybrid working with a London-based authority, ideally two days a week but there is some flexibility on this
• High-impact role within a busy finance function
• Opportunity to work on critical year-end and treasury activities.

If you are interested in the role, please apply online or call the office on and ask for Rebecca.

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