Senior Financial Accountant

Posted 2 hours 52 minutes ago by Civic Recruitment Limited

Permanent
Full Time
Public Sector Jobs
Surrey, Woldingham, United Kingdom, CR3 7
Job Description

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 27/04/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

City Woldingham

Province Surrey

Postal Code CR3

Job Description

3 month contract role with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

  • A Senior Financial Accountant is required to provide high-level financial leadership for the Surrey Pension Fund during a critical period.
  • This is a hands-on contract role focused on maintaining business-as-usual operations while supporting the year-end cycle.
  • The successful candidate will take ownership of financial accounting, reporting, controls, and stakeholder engagement within a public sector pensions environment.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

  • Lead and maintain robust financial controls, governance, and compliance frameworks.
  • Manage budgeting processes and financial forecasting for the Pension Fund.
  • Oversee cashflow management, banking operations, and financial transactions.
  • Take ownership of pension fund accounts and ensure audit readiness for the annual report.
  • Produce and present high-quality financial reports to senior leadership, committees, and boards.
  • Provide leadership and direction to a small finance team, ensuring effective delivery of priorities.
  • Act as deputy for the Head of Pensions (Resources) when required.
  • Ensure accurate reconciliations and effective risk management processes.
  • Engage with key stakeholders including auditors, investment teams, and external partners.
Skills/Experience
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIPFA).
  • Strong experience within LGPS or public sector finance.
  • Proven expertise in financial accounting, reporting, and governance.
  • Advanced financial systems, data analysis, and modelling skills.
  • Strong reconciliation and audit preparation experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership of finance teams or functions.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly.
  • Ability to work autonomously and deliver under pressure.
  • Experience stabilising and improving BAU finance operations.
Additional Information
  • Contract length: 3 months initially, with potential extension.
  • Location: Woking, Surrey (hybrid working, on-site as required).