Pension Fund Accountant
- Recruiter
- Focus Resourcing
- Location
- County Antrim, UK
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 01 Nov 2019
- Closes
- 23 Nov 2019
- Ref
- 1319896720
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Our client is a highly prestigious pensions company and they are now seeking an experienced Pensions Fund Accountant. Ideally you will have a proven accounting background gained within either an accounting practice or a third party pension's provider. Experience should include a broad knowledge of accounting techniques including reconciliation, year-end processes etc.
The role will involve:
The person:
The role will involve:
- Preparing pension scheme Trustee Report & Accounts.
- Reconciling investment transactions.
- Preparing all the necessary working papers & reconciliations of the financial statements.
- Liaising with auditors and investment managers.
- Preparing self-assessment tax returns (SA970).
- Providing assistance with cash books and pensioner payrolls.
- Ensuring company policies and working procedures are implemented and adhered to by self.
- Forging strong working relationships with other teams in order to provide a total service to our clients. E.g. Administration, Payroll, Client Banking, Actuaries.
- Ensuring the accurate updating of time recording system (Virtual Office) for both chargeable and non-chargeable activities.
- Due to the changing nature of the business, the job holder may from time to time be required to undertake other administrative and secretarial activities of a similar nature that fall within their capabilities.
The person:
- A proven accounting background gained within either an accounting practice or a third party pension's provider. Experience should include a broad knowledge of accounting techniques including reconciliation, year-end processes etc.
- Previous Pensions Fund Accounting (PFA) experience would be desirable although not essential.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Experience of Profund Aviary would be of advantage.
- Previous experience of checking work of other team members.
- Studying towards or have obtained a recognised accountancy qualification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc. (Although, applicants deemed 'qualified by experience' would be considered.)
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- An aptitude for working with people both internal and external of the organisation.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Continuing to augment technical pensions accounting knowledge as well as keeping abreast of legislative changes and is seen as a source of advice to others.
- A high degree of professional integrity.
- Outstanding communicator, able to communicate effectively, professionally and concisely in writing, face to face and over the telephone.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic approach to work, in particular taking responsibility for personal and technical continuous professional development.
- An ability to manage conflicting demands on one's time and able to work to tight deadlines in order to meet client and legal obligations.
- Capable of anticipating, resolving and owning problems, and identifying solutions to management as and when required.