Pension and Payroll Finance Manager

Morson Talent • TRAFFIC • Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom • £350 - £425 / day • 10h ago

Pensions & Payroll Finance Manager
Location: Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid: 2 3 days in office)
Contract: 6 months (likely to extend )
Day Rate: c£400 per day (Inside IR35)
Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Pensions & Payroll Finance Manager to join our finance team on an initial 6-month contract, supporting key areas of pension scheme reporting and payroll accounting. This is a hybrid role based in Hemel Hempstead, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact at a pivotal time.

About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Transactional Finance, you will act as the key financial liaison to the Pension Scheme Trustees, Payroll and wider Finance teams. You will ensure compliance, accuracy and insight across pension scheme reporting and payroll financials. The right candidate will bring both technical expertise and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities of the Pensions & Payroll Finance Manager:
• Prepare Pension Scheme Trustee Reports and Statutory Accounts, ensuring full compliance with SORP
• Complete HMRC returns and ONS surveys within statutory deadlines
• Oversee financial transactions, ensuring robust posting and integrity of all documentation for the pension portfolio, including investment records
• Produce FRS 102 calculations for companies with pension scheme investments
• Manage and renew life insurance schemes
• Lead the financial accounting for payroll, including balance sheet reconciliations and accurate third-party payments (HMRC, employee benefit providers)

What We re Looking For:
• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)
• Proven experience in pension scheme accounting is essential
• Strong financial reporting and technical accounting skills (including SORP and FRS102)
• Confident communicator able to work closely with senior stakeholders, trustees, auditors, and external providers
• Able to hit the ground running with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Why Join Us?
This is a high-impact role at the intersection of payroll, pensions and finance ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, precision, and building trusted relationships across the organisation. It s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your expertise while supporting governance and control across our financial operations.

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.

Good luck!

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