Full job descriptionFinance Analyst (Pensions) Officer
Wembley, London | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office Based)
£29.47 PAYE / £38.81 Umbrella
Ongoing Temporary Contract | Immediate Start
A leading London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Finance Analyst to join their Pension Fund Finance Team on an ongoing temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with experience in pension funds, local government finance, treasury, financial reporting or statutory accounts to play a key role in supporting the financial management and reporting of a large Pension Fund.
Candidates must be able to attend Brent Civic Centre in Wembley three days per week and will be required to successfully pass a Basic DBS check prior to appointment.
Key Responsibilities
*Produce timely and accurate financial reports for the Pension Fund, including the Annual Accounts and Annual Report.
*Reconcile the financial ledger to LGPS and Teachers’ Pension contribution and payment records.
*Ensure Pension Fund income and expenditure is accurately recorded and reported.
*Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies and ledger issues.
*Provide financial monitoring information to support effective Fund management.
*Process year-end adjustments including accruals, valuations and accounting entries.
*Prepare high-quality working papers and supporting notes for Pension Fund accounts.
*Respond promptly to external and internal auditor queries.
*Complete statutory and statistical returns accurately and within required deadlines.
*Support the preparation of reports for Pension Fund Committees and Pension Boards.
*Assist with investment-related activities, including investment strategy development and transaction facilitation where required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential Experience
Experience producing financial reports, management accounts or statutory accounts
Strong reconciliation and ledger management experience
Knowledge of accruals, year-end processes and financial reporting
Experience responding to audit requirements and preparing supporting documentation
Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capability
Experience working within a local authority, pension fund, public sector or regulated finance environment
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
Desirable Experience
*Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) experience
*Teachers’ Pensions knowledge
*Pension Fund accounting and reporting
*CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent finance qualification/studying towards qualification
*Local Authority finance experience
What’s on Offer?
*Competitive hourly rate of £29.47 PAYE / £38.81 Umbrella
*Hybrid working arrangement
*Opportunity to gain valuable Local Government Pension Fund experience
*Long-term temporary assignment
*Supportive and professional team environment
*Immediate start available
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Finance Analyst, Pension Accountant, Finance Officer, Management Accountant, Fund Accountant, Financial Accountant or Local Government Finance Professional looking for your next interim opportunity, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.