Trainee Pension Fund Accountant

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Pensions Fund Accountant to work as part of a team to provide a reliable and high standard of pension fund accounting services for a portfolio of clients in compliance with current regulations and to agreed client service delivery levels and regulatory deadlines.
·  To project manage (with supervision) the annual pension scheme accounts process from planning, preparation and peer review, through to audit and completion.
·  Communicate effectively and build relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors, clients and other scheme advisers (with support as required).
·  To efficiently prepare accurate accounting information for clients in compliance with regulations & in accordance with agreed SLAs (with supervision). To prepare ad hoc financial information as requested. Be accountable for the standard and quality of own work.
·  To complete all associated routine tasks, following agreed business procedural requirements, including accurate time recording, use of standard templates, peer review, e-filing & WIP reporting.

Desired profile

·  GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English
·  Preferably working towards AAT / ACCA qualification (or equivalent)Previous experience of working in an accounting environment or financial services industry desired but not essential
·  Ability to work in a team
·  Ability to follow processes