Pension Accountant

Client

Local Authority in Havering

Job Title

Pension Accountant

Pay Rate

550 Daily UMBRELLA

Hours

36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri)

Duration

Initial 3 Month Contract

Location

Fully Remote-Sporadic Office attendance for meetings

Description

Purpose of Role:

• To undertake all accounting for the Pension Fund (PF) complying with statutory requirements and provide support for the treasury management function.

• To ensure that senior managers and members receive correct and consistent financial advice in relation to pension fund accounting and investment decisions, financial frameworks, policies and legislation.

• Reference to pensions in this document relates specifically to the Local Government and Pensions Scheme (LGPS).

• The post-holder has responsibility for finance activity as it relates to the LGPS and Treasury. Prepare PF accounts and Annual report in line with regulation and Council policy. Provide budget information as required

Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualifications

CIPFA or equivalent qualified accountant or relevant knowledge gained through experience in Local Government finance preferably LGPS finance.

Experience

The post-holder must have Local Government Finance experience in the production of financial accounts. Candidates that can demonstrate experience of producing LGPS Pension Fund accounts, supporting a committee, managing staff and large contracts are preferred

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