Interim Senior Financial Accountant

Interim Senior Financial Accountant

PENSIONS & Public Sector

• Woking (Hybrid working)
• £550-£600 per day
• 3 months initially (with potential extension)
• Start: ASAP

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to provide high-level financial leadership within a large public sector pension fund during a critical period.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused assignment requiring someone who can step in quickly, take ownership, and ensure business-as-usual continuity while supporting the year-end cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial controls, governance, reconciliations and compliance
• Manage budgeting and fund forecasting
• Oversee cashflow, banking operations and income allocations
• Take ownership of Pension Fund Accounts and Annual Report (audit ready)
• Deliver high-quality reporting to senior leadership and Committee/Board
• Oversee and support a small finance team
• Deputise for senior leadership when required

Essential Experience:

• Fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA)
• Strong LGPS or public sector pension fund experience
• Proven track record in fund accounting, reporting and audit
• Strong systems, modelling and reconciliation capability
• Confident presenting complex financial information to senior stakeholders

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