Accounts Pensions Specialist

Accounts Pensions Specialist (FTC)

£30k - £35k pro rata - 6 Month FTC
Belfast ideal office location - can work from Birmingham/London - hybrid working

Role and Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts to trial balance/draft stage, through audit and to final accounts sign-off
• Liaise with and maintain effective professional relationships with third parties including consultants, trustees, actuaries, investment managers and auditors to meet agreed service standards and timetable target dates
• Remain up to date and compliant with organisational procedures
• Reconciliation of investment information received from investment managers, investment custodians
• Analyse and post cash book, bank account, pension payroll and other financial information
• Agree and process journals and amendments resulting from the audit process and in liaison with trustees and consultants
• Use the workflow calendar to ensure all internal and external deadlines are met
• Produce cash flow and other ad hoc reports for internal and external parties, as required.
• Provide information for actuaries to assist with FRS102
• Attending internal and external
• Keeping up to date with technical and scheme changes.
• Supporting the Accounts Function

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience of working in a Third Party Administration environment preferred
• GCSE English and mathematics
• Strong MS Office skills
• Strong numeracy skills
• Good literacy skills including the ability to adhere to and uphold plain English writing principles
• Excellent communication skills
• A strong team player
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, especially at busy times