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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Southeast England, are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join their team and play a crucial role within their pension fund accounting operations.  

Position: Senior Financial Accountant
Rate: £600 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (3 Months) Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Purpose: 

• You will take operational ownership of fund accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting and senior stakeholder engagement, ensuring business as usual continuity and supporting the year end cycle.

Job Duties: 

You will lead and deliver: 

• Financial Controls & Governance — ensure robust reconciliations, controls, compliance and risk management.
• Budgeting & Forecasting — manage the Surrey Pension Team budget and Fund forecasts.
• Cashflow & Banking Operations — oversee all income, banking transactions, allocations and KPIs.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Senior Financial Accountant role or equivalent.
• Strong LGPS or public sector finance experience.
• Fully qualified accountant: ACA / ACCA / CIPFA. 
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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