Job Description

Pensions Fund Accountant (Interim)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella)

Contract: Interim - 3-6months +

We are supporting a London Borough in the appointment of an experienced Pensions Fund Accountant to join their finance team on an interim basis. This role sits within a high-value Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) environment, supporting a fund of circa £2.2bn.

This is a key role focused on ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of pension fund financial reporting, working closely with senior stakeholders including investment managers, auditors, and internal finance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the production of the Pension Fund Annual Report & Accounts in line with CIPFA requirements
• Prepare and review monthly investment and transaction reporting across a large pension fund portfolio
• Lead on complex reconciliations, ensuring accuracy within financial systems
• Manage and clear pension fund suspense accounts on a regular basis
• Maintain robust working papers and audit trails, acting as a key contact for internal and external auditors
• Liaise with fund managers, custodians, and pension administrators to validate financial data
• Support ESG reporting and governance-related activities
• Undertake transactional finance duties including invoice processing and query resolution

Requirements:

• Proven experience in pension fund accounting (essential)
• Previous experience working within Local Government / LGPS (essential)
• Strong technical accounting background including reconciliations and general ledger work
• Working knowledge of CIPFA reporting standards
• Experience working with large datasets and complex financial structures
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills