Pension Fund Accountant

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Pension Fund Accountant

450 - 500/day

Local Authority, London

3 months

Hybrid

• Produce timely and accurate financial reports for the Pension Fund, including the annual accounts and annual report.
• Ensure the financial ledger is reconciled to relevant records for LGPS and Teachers' Pensions contributions and payments.
• Ensure income and expenditure are completely and correctly reported in the Fund's accounts and resolve ledger issues where applicable.
• Provide monitoring information to assist in the management of the Fund.
• Calculate year-end and quarter-end adjustments, including accruals, investment valuations, purchases and sales.
• Complete notes to the pension fund accounts and prepare high-quality supporting working papers.
• Ensure auditors' queries are dealt with promptly.
• Complete statutory and statistical data returns in accordance with requirements.
• Support the production of reports to Pension Fund Committees and Boards.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven Pension Fund accounting experience within a local government environment.
• Strong experience in reconciliations, cashflow management, year-end accounts, and financial controls.
• Experience preparing statutory and actuarial returns.
• Practical knowledge of LGPS accounting.
• Ability to work independently and contribute with minimal training.

What you need to do now

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