Senior Pensions Scheme Accountant

Posted

15/08/2007 (13:37)

Agency/Employer

CELECTUS Limited

Description

Our Client is one of the UK�s leading specialists in business process outsourcing services. The focus of the business is to improve operations for our clients, reducing the cost of in-house services by providing solutions that improve efficiency and allow clients to focus on their core activities. As a fast paced business in a high-growth sector, we encourage our team to live our values.

An exciting vacancy has arisen for a Senior Pensions Scheme Accountant based in Welwyn Garden City.

The main purpose of the position is to manage assigned pension scheme accounts in according with mutually agreed service level agreements and to ensure that regulatory and audit requirements are met. To ensure the timely and accurate delivery of accounts. To assist the team leader and in the absence of the team leader manage teams of accountants and accounts assistants responsible for the financial administration of client pension schemes.

Candidates must be able to prove the following requirements:-

AAT Qualified/ Part qualified
ACCA/CIMA
Previous experience in the production of full annual Accounts
PC Literate; good keyboard skills and knowledge of MS Office including interpretation and manipulation of spreadsheets
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Good understanding of FSA regulations
Knowledge & practical understanding/experience of management practices of banking and client money in a FSA regulatory environment
Good awareness of controls and risk

The following would also be advantageous:-

Experience of Caseware
Producing Pension Scheme accounts to final sign off by Trustees and Final Auditor
Previous experience of working in a client focused financial services industry
Experience of working in a 3rd party administration environment
Supervisory experience

This position would suit someone of strong personality and character, able to deal with clients at all levels, who is used to dealing with multiple year ends or experience within a shared service centre.

Location

Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Job Type

Permanent

Contract Length

Permanent

Salary/Rate

�28000 - �33000/annum

Start Date

ASAP

Contact Name

Leanne Scotcher