Pensions Accountant

Overview

The opportunity to work as a Pensions Accountant for a Local Authority in Bedfordshire.

• £500-£600 per day, inside IR35
• Initial 6‑month contract, subject to extensions
• 35 hours per week on average
• Work remotely from home 4 days per week; office presence required a day a week
• Main office based in Bedford

• Timely and accurate payment and submission of pension payovers, court order deductions to HMCTS, and salary sacrifice deductions to relevant benefits providers
• Production of robust and auditable monthly working papers supporting pension payovers, court deductions and salary sacrifice benefits
• Monthly reconciliation of Pension Balance Sheet Code/Control Account (YKR
  031) ensuring the closing balance reflects the payover liability for that month

• Qualified accountant or relevant experience at an equivalent professional level
• Strong technical accounting skills (pension fund investment and local government accounting is highly desirable)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information understandably

If this role interests you, click “Apply” and submit your details along with an updated CV. For any questions, feel free to contact us through the application portal.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, religion, or career stage.