Pensions Accountant

Pensions Accountant £650 per day (Umbrella) Remote Working Local Authority Contract Immediate Start Adecco are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for an experienced Pensions Accountant to join their Finance team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) experience to take a lead role in Pension Fund accounting, year-end closedown activities, statutory reporting, and audit requirements. The position is predominantly remote, with occasional office attendance required by prior arrangement. The Role As Pensions Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering all aspects of Pension Fund accounting and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and professional accounting standards. You will provide specialist financial advice to senior stakeholders and support the effective management of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and production of Pension Fund Accounts and Annual Reports. Support Pension Fund year-end closedown processes. Produce high-quality audit working papers and respond to audit queries. Complete reconciliations and ensure all Pension Fund transactions are accurately recorded. Monitor Pension Fund income, expenditure, budgets, and cashflow. Support governance reporting for Pension Committees and Pension Boards. Provide financial information for actuarial valuations and IAS19 reporting. ..... full job details .....