Job Description

Pensions Accountant

Location: Bath

Contract: Temporary (4 month initial)

Rate: 400 Per Day Umbrella

Start date: ASAP

Hybrid Working

Contact: (url removed)

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Bath for a highly skilled Pensions Accountant on a 4-month temporary contract. This role will be pivotal in managing key financial processes, including the reconciliation of investment accounting information and year-end reporting. You will support both the Accounts and Investments teams by streamlining processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and assisting with system upgrades such as Agresso. We are seeking a professionally qualified accountant with strong experience in financial systems, budget management, and compliance with audit requirements.

Main responsibilities

• Lead the reconciliation of investment accounting information between Custodian and Manager records for year-end, as well as other reconciliations including payroll, bank, and PAYE, ensuring accuracy and compliance with audit requirements.
• Review and enhance accounting processes for both the Accounts and Investments teams, with a focus on efficiency and meeting audit standards, including the iConnect reconciliation project and system upgrades (e.g., Agresso).
• Support budget preparation and monitoring, set up manager budget information, arrange regular meetings with managers, review spending, and ensure accurate coding and budget adjustments.
• Assist with the roll-out of iConnect, development of the employer website, and preparatory work for the Agresso upgrade, while providing backup to the Assistant Finance & Systems Manager on complex accounting tasks.
• Manage and assist in the year-end closedown process, contribute to the preparation of final accounts, and oversee the completion of statistical returns such as ONS (Quarterly), SF3 (Annual), and HEFCE (Annual).

Candidate Requirements

• Professionally qualified (CCAB or equivalent) with at least 3 years of practical accounting experience.
• Proven ability to manage the year-end closedown process, including reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance with audit requirements.
• Experience in budget setting, supporting budget holders, and ensuring accurate financial forecasting and planning.
• Expertise in reviewing and improving accounting processes, implementing financial control frameworks, and increasing operational efficiency.
• Thorough knowledge of Financial Information Systems (e.g., Agresso), with experience in handling complex data and financial reconciliations.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Service Care Solutions also offers a 250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive 250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.