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Pension Accountant

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted February 17, 2026
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Allen Lane are currently partnering with a Local Authority client to recruit an experienced Pension Accountant to support the year-end closedown of the Council’s Pension Fund Account. This is a critical interim assignment, ideal for a technically strong local government finance professional who has hands-on experience delivering pension fund accounts through year end and Audit.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and manage the year-end close process for the Pension Fund Account
  • Prepare and finalise pension fund financial statements and supporting notes
  • Ensure compliance with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Code and relevant accounting standards
  • Produce robust working papers and reconciliations to audit standard
  • Act as key liaison for internal and external audit queries
  • Support the production of the Pension Fund Annual Report

Requirements

  • CCAB qualified (or equivalent) accountant
  • Strong track record in local authority pension fund accounting
  • Demonstrable experience delivering year-end closedown within local government
  • Excellent technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail

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