Pension Fund Accounts Officer

Pension Fund Accounts Officer £400 per day Umbrella / £296.83 per day PAYE Location: London (Hybrid) Contract: Interim to 31/10/2026 IR35: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP A London-based local authority is seeking an experienced Pension Fund Accounts Officer to support its Finance & Corporate Resources team on an interim basis. This is a key role within a large and complex Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) environment, supporting the financial reporting and governance of a substantial pension fund portfolio. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, particularly within pension fund accounting and local government finance. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Accounts * Support the production of the Pension Fund Annual Report & Accounts in line with CIPFA requirements * Prepare and review monthly transaction reporting from Fund Managers and investment vehicles * Ensure accurate reflection of holdings and investment activity within the Statement of Accounts * Assist with ESG and governance reporting requirements Reconciliations & Financial Control * Undertake complex reconciliations across investment and control accounts * Clear and manage suspense accounts on a monthly basis * Maintain comprehensive working papers and audit trails * Act as a key contact for internal and external audit queries Stakeholder & Operational Support * Liaise with Fund Managers, Custodians and Pension Administrators to ensure data accuracy * Process pension fund-related invoices and purchase orders * Support investment governance activity, including passive equity voting processes About You * Proven experience within Pension Fund Accounting (essential) * Experience working within Local Government finance (essential) * Strong understanding of LGPS and CIPFA reporting requirements * Confident managing large data sets and complex reconciliations * Strong general ledger and financial systems experience * Degree qualified (or equivalent relevant experience) * Excellent stakeholder engagement skills This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-value pension fund environment, contributing to robust financial governance and investment reporting within the public sector. If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately