Pension Project Accountant

Job Details

Hackney council

To provide effective support to the Head of Pension Fund Investment in meeting the requirements of Pensions Services covering governance, accounting, investments and  actuarial services and for a range of other Council wide projects as required.

To ensure the Pensions division meets its statutory and financial responsibilities by providing strategic management in the full range of pensions’ functions covered  within the pensions’ team. The Pensions Project Accountant will need to work with  the Head of Service and the Group Accountant to ensure delivery of investment,  pensions accounting, actuarial and governance services.

To play a key role in managing the financial position of fund employers. The post holder will be responsible for obtaining contribution rates for new employers and  cessation valuations for those exiting the Fund. They will also be responsible for  collation, monitoring and reconciliation of pension fund contributions.

The Pensions Project Accountant will need to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all organisational levels and provide proactive, high  quality and informed financial advice at all levels of operational decision making,  with the necessary challenge and/or justification where necessary.

The post holder will require both a breadth and detail of understanding to deliver services to the Head of Pension Fund Investment and assist in making accurate  judgements around timescales, benefits, costs and risks. The Pensions Project  Accountant will have to adapt rapidly to shifting demands and priorities, and will be  focussed on providing a responsive service to the Head of Pension Fund This will mean that the post holder needs to be flexible and adaptable,  with a high level of professional credibility.

Umbrella rate: £34.58 per hour