Pensions Accounting And Investment Manager
Full time | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom
Posted On 18/05/2026
Job Information
City Chichester
Province West Sussex
Postal Code PO19
Job Description
7 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
To provide professional accounting and investment management support to the County Council in its role as Administering Authority for the West Sussex Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Scheme Manager for the West Sussex Fire & Rescue Pension Scheme. The role is responsible for ensuring effective pension fund accounting, investment oversight, governance compliance, and delivery of high-quality, customer-focused pension services in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage pension fund and asset accounting processes, including reconciliations, pension contributions, invoicing, payments, and production of statutory pension fund accounts within required deadlines.
* Develop and maintain systems, controls, and governance arrangements to ensure effective financial and investment management of the Fund.
* Establish and manage frameworks for climate-related financial disclosures and stewardship reporting, including compliance with TCFD requirements and ESG considerations.
* Build and maintain effective working relationships with investment managers, advisers, auditors, custodians, and LGPS pooling arrangements to support delivery of the Fund’s objectives.
* Support implementation and monitoring of the Investment Strategy Statement in collaboration with the LGPS pool and advisers.
* Prepare reports and provide professional advice to Pension Committees and Boards on investments, accounting, cashflow, stewardship, and pension fund performance.
* Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, best practice guidance, and regulatory changes affecting pension fund accounting and investments.
* Monitor arrangements with AVC providers and ensure timely payment and reconciliation of contributions.
* Coordinate responses to media enquiries, FOI requests, and stakeholder communications in line with council procedures.
* Represent the Pension Fund in meetings with stakeholders, advisers, and external organisations.
* Communicate complex accounting and investment information clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences.
* Lead, manage, and support staff and external providers to achieve service objectives and continuous improvement.
Requirements
* Qualified accountant with relevant professional qualification (e.g. CCAB) and/or pensions or investment qualifications.
* Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience.
* Substantial senior management experience within pensions, finance, or investment management.
* Strong knowledge of local government pension schemes, defined benefit pension schemes, and pension fund accounting and reporting requirements.
* Experience advising senior officers, committees, or boards on pension-related matters.
* Proven experience working within a complex, multidisciplinary organisation.
* Strong financial management, programme/project management, and people management experience.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Strong partnership and stakeholder management skills.
* Excellent communication and influencing abilities, including presenting complex information to varied audiences.
* Ability to manage competing priorities, deliver service improvements, and lead organisational change.
* Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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