Accountant - Pensions
CV-LibraryBelfast, County AntrimcontractPosted: 9 April 2026
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£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
£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