Accounts Pensions Specialist (FTC)
£40k - £50k pro rata - 6 Month FTC
Belfast ideal office location - can work from Birmingham - hybrid working
Role and Responsibilities
* Preparation of accounts to trial balance/draft stage, through audit and to final accounts sign-off
* Liaise with and maintain effective professional relationships with third parties including consultants, trustees, actuaries, investment managers and auditors to meet agreed service standards and timetable target dates
* Remain up to date and compliant with organisational procedures
* Reconciliation of investment information received from investment managers, investment custodians
* Analyse and post cash book, bank account, pension payroll and other financial information
* Agree and process journals and amendments resulting from the audit process and in liaison with trustees and consultants
* Use the workflow calendar to ensure all internal and external deadlines are met
* Produce cash flow and other ad hoc reports for internal and external parties, as required.
* Provide information for actuaries to assist with FRS102
* Attending internal and external
* Keeping up to date with technical and scheme changes.
* Supporting the Accounts Function
Key Skills & Experience
* Experience of working in a Third Party Administration environment preferred
* GCSE English and mathematics
* Strong MS Office skills
* Strong numeracy skills
* Good literacy skills including the ability to adhere to and uphold plain English writing principles
* Excellent communication skills
* A strong team player
* Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving skills
* Ability to prioritise workload, especially at busy times