Venn Group
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
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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