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Senior Financial Accountant
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24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
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21 August 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
3 month contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
A Senior Financial Accountant is required to provide high-level financial leadership for the Surrey Pension Fund during a critical period.
This is a hands-on contract role focused on maintaining business-as-usual operations while supporting the year-end cycle.
The successful candidate will take ownership of financial accounting reporting controls and stakeholder engagement within a public sector pensions environment.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Lead and maintain robust financial controls governance and compliance frameworks.
Manage budgeting processes and financial forecasting for the Pension Fund.
Oversee cashflow management banking operations and financial transactions.
Take ownership of pension fund accounts and ensure audit readiness for the annual report.
Produce and present high-quality financial reports to senior leadership committees and boards.
Provide leadership and direction to a small finance team ensuring effective delivery of priorities.
Act as deputy for the Head of Pensions (Resources) when required.
Ensure accurate reconciliations and effective risk management processes.
Engage with key stakeholders including auditors investment teams and external partners.
Skills/Experience:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA ACCA or CIPFA).
Strong experience within LGPS or public sector finance.
Proven expertise in financial accounting reporting and governance.
Advanced financial systems data analysis and modelling skills.
Strong reconciliation and audit preparation experience.
Demonstrated leadership of finance teams or functions.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data clearly.
Strong stakeholder management at senior level.
Ability to work autonomously and deliver under pressure.
Experience stabilising and improving BAU finance operations.
Additional Information:
Bi-Weekly Payments.
Day rate: 550600 (outside IR35).
Contract length: 3 months initially with potential extension.
Location: Woking Surrey (hybrid working on-site as required).
Required Skills:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA ACCA or CIPFA). Strong experience within LGPS or public sector finance. Proven expertise in financial accounting reporting and governance. Advanced financial systems data analysis and modelling skills. Strong reconciliation and audit preparation experience. Demonstrated leadership of finance teams or functions. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data clearly. Strong stakeholder management at senior level. Ability to work autonomously and deliver under pressure. Experience stabilising and improving BAU finance operations.
Required Education:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA ACCA or CIPFA).
