We are looking for a detail-oriented and client-focused Client Reporting Accountant to join a highly experienced team supporting over 200 pension clients across the UK.
As a Client Reporting Accountant, you will be joining a team of over 30 accountancy professionals responsible for delivering pension accounting services to a wide range of clients. You will manage your own client portfolio, acting as a dedicated Pension Accountant and building strong relationships with clients, auditors and professional advisers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading pensions business and develop your accounting expertise within a specialist and rewarding environment.
What you'll be doing:
* Prepare pension scheme financial statements and annual reports in accordance with legislation and industry best practice.
* Work closely with clients, auditors and professional advisers to deliver accounts and reports within agreed timescales.
* Facilitate pension scheme audits and manage audit requirements through to completion.
* Prepare periodic financial reports and management information for clients.
* Process accounting transactions and complete account reconciliations.
* Authorise payments in accordance with client mandates and company procedures.
* Prepare quarterly tax accounting information for submission to HMRC and complete ONS returns.
* Act as the dedicated Pension Accountant for your client portfolio and build strong working relationships.
* Share knowledge and experience with colleagues and support wider team objectives.
* Undertake ad-hoc accounting activities as required by the Team Leader and Head of Pension Accounts.
What we'd like to see from your application:
* Part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience.
* Previous experience in a similar accounting role with accounts production experience to trial balance level.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong accounts production, reporting and reconciliation skills.
* Good numerical, analytical and interpretation skills.
* Ability to deliver client reports accurately and within agreed timescales.
* Knowledge of accounting, payment transaction and reporting procedures.
* Ability to interpret legislation, regulations and policies and apply them appropriately.
* Strong relationship-building skills and a client-focused approach.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of SUN Accounts would be advantageous.
* Experience within pensions services or pension accounting would be beneficial.
The rate on offer: £300 per day via umbrella.
Duration: Initially 6 months, with opportunity to extend.
Please note any offer is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of employment, activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all hires and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships
