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Location
Bedford, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
BBU13 49,498 - 53,578
Full time permanent
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant (Pensions) who will play an important role within the Bedfordshire Pension Fund.
The role, reporting to the Manager for Pensions Finance, will support all investment and accounting aspects for the pension fund and manage the work programme of the Financial Analyst and Contributions Assistant.
The post holder will provide expert advice on technically demanding and complex finance and investment matters to the Council in its role as Administering Authority and will liaise with external advisors, fund managers, Border to Coast and auditors to deliver the programme of work.
Specific responsibilities include assisting the development and implementation of the Pension Fund’s responsible investment strategy and reporting, closing the Pension Fund accounts, preparing the annual report, managing operating cashflows and currency accounts, working with other partner funds and assisting the transition of investments to Border to Coast. There is a major focus on stewardship so a key aspect of the role will be the development and implementation of Environmental Social and Governance reporting, engagement with stakeholders and exercising rights and responsibilities.
We are looking for an experienced CCAB or CIMA qualified finance professional, who will manage a small team within Pensions Finance. You will have a good track record of managing a team, and expert knowledge accounting. It is desirable but not essential that you have experience of investments and the Local Government Pension Scheme. You must be able to work at pace and have excellent communication skills as you will be writing and presenting reports to members and senior officers regularly.
The role is full-time (37 hours), though applications for part-time working will be considered. The Council is committed to offering you a good work-life balance, which includes its flexitime and agile working arrangements, including working from home. The team work flexibly both in terms of hours and place. Two days a week is expected to be spent in the office as a minimum, though there is the option to work in the office every day if desired.
Please contact Mike Batty on 01234 718396 for more information.
Closing Date 17th March 2024 - Interviews w/c 25 March 2024
Please upload a current CV and a document detailing how you meet the selection criteria for the role. The selection criteria can be found in the job profile below. Optional CV and selection criteria templates are provided below. If you do not upload both documents the panel may be unable to score your application.
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standard 37hrs but can be flexible
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Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford
Borough Hall Bedford
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