Senior Financial Accountant

Position: Senior Financial AccountantLocation: Woking, England (Hybrid, on-site as required)Salary: £550-£600/dayStart: ASAPDuration: 3 months (possible extension)Role Overview: Provide senior financial leadership for Surrey Pension Fund, managing fund accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Hands-on role supporting year-end processes and business-as-usual operations.Key Responsibilities:Maintain robust financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance.Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow operations.Oversee pension fund accounts, annual report preparation, and audit readiness.Prepare and present financial reports for committees and senior leadership.Lead a small finance team; provide direction, support, and prioritisation.Deputise for Head of Pensions - Resources as needed.Essential Experience:Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA).Strong LGPS/public sector finance experience.Skilled in financial systems, data analysis, modelling, and reconciliations.Able to interpret and communicate complex financial information effectively.Leadership and Delivery:Proven ability to lead finance teams and stabilise operations.Strong stakeholder management across finance, auditors, and external partners.Confident in presenting financial insights to non-finance audiences.Highly organised, proactive, independent, and delivery-focused.Ideal Contractor:Immediately available or short notice.Comfortable with senior autonomy and fast-paced ..... full job details .....