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Senior Financial Accountant - Pension Fund

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ 600 - 600 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Surrey

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Job Description**

We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for a local government client in Reigate, Surrey. The Pension Fund is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to provide high-calibre financial leadership during a key period. You will take operational ownership of fund accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting, and senior stakeholder engagement, ensure business-as-usual continuity and support the year-end cycle. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused assignment ideal for a seasoned contractor with strong LGPS/public sector pensions finance experience. Immediately available or short notice - Hybrid (expected on-site presence as required)

**Responsibilities**

Financial Controls & Governance — ensure robust reconciliations, controls, compliance and risk management.
	
Budgeting & Forecasting — manage the Pension Team budget and Fund forecasts.
	
Cashflow & Banking Operations — oversee all income, banking transactions, allocations and KPIs.
	
Pension Fund Accounts & Annual Report — oversee preparation, accuracy and audit readiness.
	
Reporting & Insight — draft and present high-quality financial reports for the Committee/Board and senior leadership.
	
Team Leadership — oversee a small team, providing direction, prioritisation and support.
	
Deputise for the Head of Pensions – Resources when required.

**Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Requirements**

The assignment requires a contractor who can “hit the ground running” with minimal onboarding:
	
Strong LGPS or public sector finance experience
	
High proficiency with financial systems, data analysis, modelling and reconciliation
	
Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information
	
Track record of successfully leading finance teams or functions 
	
Ability to stabilise, organise and improve BAU activities 
	
Clear, confident communication with senior boards and committees 
	
Strong stakeholder management across finance, investments, auditors and external partners 
	
Highly organised, proactive, independent and delivery‑driven 
	
Comfortable stepping into a senior role with autonomy 
	
Skilled at stabilising workloads, improving clarity, and driving outcomes quickly 
	
Confident in presenting financial insights to non‑finance audiences

Qualification – Essential 

GCSES or equivalent to include Maths and English
	
Fully qualified accountant: ACA / ACCA / CIPFA 
	
Advanced user –Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, social media.

Essential Compliance Requirements

3 Years of References
	
A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace

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