Pensions Fund Accounts Officer

Pensions Fund Accountant (Interim) Location: London (Hybrid)Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella)Contract: Interim - 3-6months +We are supporting a London Borough in the appointment of an experienced Pensions Fund Accountant to join their finance team on an interim basis. This role sits within a high-value Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) environment, supporting a fund of circa £2.2bn.This is a key role focused on ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of pension fund financial reporting, working closely with senior stakeholders including investment managers, auditors, and internal finance teams.Key Responsibilities:Support the production of the Pension Fund Annual Report and Accounts in line with CIPFA requirementsPrepare and review monthly investment and transaction reporting across a large pension fund portfolioLead on complex reconciliations, ensuring accuracy within financial systemsManage and clear pension fund suspense accounts on a regular basisMaintain robust working papers and audit trails, acting as a key contact for internal and external auditorsLiaise with fund managers, custodians, and pension administrators to validate financial dataSupport ESG reporting and governance-related activitiesUndertake transactional finance duties including invoice processing and query resolutionRequirements:Proven experience in pension fund accounting (essential)Previous experience working within Local Government / LGPS (essential)Strong technical accounting background ..... full job details .....