Pension Fund Accountant

Description:

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Pension Fund Accountant to join the team within the Outsourcing global line of business. In this role you will provide pension fund accountancy services to a diverse portfolio of clients.

Join us in this role and be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and excellence and a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with us!

The Role

• Prepare Scheme annual statutory accounts and any other reporting requirements and ensure they are completed to professional standards and agreed timescales, for a portfolio of clients
• Ensure that taxation returns are completed to professional standards and agreed timescales
• Liaise effectively with the treasury, administration, investment and actuarial teams within WTW
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as within a team environment
• Liaise effectively with external auditors, investment managers and Government departments
• To develop good working relationships with all external agencies and ensure that courteous, prompt and professional advice on all matters is provided
• To provide financial information, advice, and reports as required

The Requirement

• Qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA or equivalent relevant qualification or part qualified accountant with suitable experience to perform the role effectively
• Experience within an accounting function in the pension fund industry is essential
• Knowledge of SORP, Financial Reports of Pension Schemes
• Computer literate – in particular Excel and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• An enthusiastic team player who is equally comfortable working with a team or alone
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Flexible attitude to work, with the ability to prioritise and multi-task