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Pension Fund Accounts Officer at Civic Recruitment Limited

Pension Fund Accounts Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited · GB

4 days ago

Pension Fund Accounts Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited · GB

5 days ago
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About the Role

This 3-month contract role supports the financial management, accounting, and reporting of the London Borough Pension Fund (£2.2 billion). The position is key to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial activities, collaborating with Fund Managers, London CIV, auditors, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation of the Pension Fund Report & Accounts in partnership with the Investment & Accounting Manager.
  • Ensure all financial reporting adheres to CIPFA standards and is of high professional quality.
  • Prepare and update monthly transaction reports for Fund Managers and the London CIV, ensuring accurate reflection in the Statement of Accounts.
  • Conduct complex reconciliations across pension fund accounts and ensure precise entries in the Council’s financial systems.
  • Clear suspense account items monthly and ensure they align with the chart of accounts.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in financial accounting, preferably within the public sector or a pension fund setting.
  • Proven expertise in complex financial reconciliations.
  • Proven expertise in managing suspense accounts.
  • Proven expertise in using general ledger systems.
  • Experience handling large financial datasets, such as multi-billion-pound funds.
  • Experience collaborating with auditors, investment managers, and financial stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience in pension fund accounting and Local Government is essential.

Location

  • London

Work Type

  • Contract
  • Hybrid

Education Level

  • AAT, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA qualification is desirable but not mandatory.

Salary/Compensations

  • £400 per day

Benefits

  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Generous holiday allowance

About the Company

  • Local authority managing the London Borough Pension Fund, valued at approximately £2.2 billion.