Accounts Pensions Specialist

  • TXP
  • Antrim, County Antrim
  • Mar 27, 2026
Accounting

Job Description

Accounts Pensions Specialist (FTC)

£30k - £35k pro rata - 6 Month FTC
Belfast ideal office location - can work from Birmingham/London - hybrid working

Role and Responsibilities

  • Preparation of accounts to trial balance/draft stage, through audit and to final accounts sign-off
  • Liaise with and maintain effective professional relationships with third parties including consultants, trustees, actuaries, investment managers and auditors to meet agreed service standards and timetable target dates
  • Remain up to date and compliant with organisational procedures
  • Reconciliation of investment information received from investment managers, investment custodians
  • Analyse and post cash book, bank account, pension payroll and other financial information
  • Agree and process journals and amendments resulting from the audit process and in liaison with trustees and consultants
  • Use the workflow calendar to ensure all internal and external deadlines are met
  • Produce cash flow and other ad hoc reports for internal and external parties, as required.
  • Provide information for actuaries to assist with FRS102
  • Attending internal and external
  • Keeping up to date with technical and scheme changes.
  • Supporting the Accounts Function

Key Skills & Experience

  • Experience of working in a Third Party Administration environment preferred
  • GCSE English and mathematics
  • Strong MS Office skills
  • Strong numeracy skills
  • Good literacy skills including the ability to adhere to and uphold plain English writing principles
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A strong team player
  • Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload, especially at busy times