3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• Redbridge Council is seeking an experienced Treasury and Pensions Accountant on a temporary basis (13 weeks).
• The role supports operational treasury and pensions accounting, alongside strategic deliverables such as committee reports.
• You will work closely with the part-time Principal Accountant and the wider pensions admin team (separate function).
• This is a hybrid role, requiring at least 2 days per week on-site at 255–259 High Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 1NN.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Manage day-to-day treasury and pensions accounting for the Council.
• Prepare and contribute to committee reports related to treasury and pensions.
• Perform hands-on year-end accounting for treasury and pensions areas.
• Liaise with pensions administration and internal finance teams to ensure accurate reporting.
• Support operational and strategic financial tasks within the Treasury & Pensions remit.
• Ensure compliance with Local Authority accounting standards and statutory requirements.
Skills/Experience:
• Significant experience in Local Authority Treasury and Pensions accounting.
• Strong technical knowledge of treasury, pensions, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience in committee report preparation.
• Hands-on year-end accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team.
• Familiarity with relevant financial systems and reporting tools.
Additional Information:
• Temporary contract: 13 weeks.
• Hours: 36 per week.
• Rate: Limited/Umbrella £111.13/hr.
• The closing date: 06/02/2026.