Full job descriptionPensions 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