Pensions Accountant

Role: Pensions Accountant

Location: Bedfordshire

Duration: 6 months minimum

Day rate: �550 per day

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pensions Accountant who will play an important role within our Public Sector client.

The role will report to the Finance Manager for Pensions, will support all investment and accounting aspects for the pension fund and manage the work programme of the Financial Analyst and Contributions Assistant.

The Pensions Accountant will be responsible for:

• Providing expert advice on technically demanding and complex finance and investment matters to the Council in its role as Administering Authority and will liaise with external advisors, fund managers, Border to Coast and auditors to deliver the programme of work
• Development and implementation of the Pension Fund's responsible investment strategy and reporting
• Closing the Pension Fund accounts
• Preparing the annual report
• Managing operating cashflows and currency accounts, working with other partner funds
• Engaging with stakeholders and exercising rights and responsibilities.

The ideal candidate for Pensions Accountant should ideally have:

• CCAB or CIMA qualified finance professional
• Excellent management skills
• Expert knowledge in accounting
• Experience within investments and the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent communication skills
• Writing and presenting reports.

The Pensions Accountant role will be a contract for 6 months minimum and offers a flexible working pattern if required.

If you would like to apply for this Pensions Accountant role or would like to find out more, please apply online or contact Rebecca Dawson. Our client is looking for someone to start this role ideally as soon as possible.

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