Pensions Payroll and Accounts – Various levels

Award winning Recruitment Consultancy, working with an enviable portfolio of in-house, third party and consultancies, from FTSE 250 companies to SMEs. We work on behalf of our clients who have regular staffing requirements across payroll and accounting positions at various levels of experience and can offer a tailored service to assist you in finding the perfect role.

Whether you are ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or just starting out our clients can potentially provide you with the opportunity to enhance your skills and further your career.

Duties will typically range from working as part of, to leading a team of accountants or auditors, taking responsibility for service delivery, keeping track of all company process audits and drafting scheme accounts and annual reports.

You may also be required to assist with or organise tax returns for schemes and supervise the quarterly VAT returns. Additionally you may account for the complex financial instruments used by the investment managers and monitor the trading of investment managers.

Implementing new ideas and approaches to manage and increase quality control, you will collate and analyse data.

Utilising your strong communications skills you may be required to liaise with Actuaries, Trustees and Consultants to reconcile any requirements they have in relation to the assets of the Scheme. You may also be responsible for monitoring and negotiating changes to working practices and relationships for the requirements of the Scheme.

You will ideally have or be willing to study for a professional accounting qualification and have previous experience in accounts and investments. Junior staff with strong numerical skills and experience in a finance role are also typically required. Pensions experience is an advantage.

Payroll duties can equally range from working as part of an in-house or outsourced pensions payroll team to managing the service delivery, ensuring timely and accurate payment to pensioners. A keen focus for member service is vital as is attention to detail and a high level of numeracy.

Typically pensions payroll experience is beneficial, but a desire to specialise in this niche area may also be accommodated.

Benefits typically include:
Pension
Life Assurance
Performance Related Bonus
Flexible Benefit Options
Support for Professional Qualifications
Healthcare