Financial Accountant

Technical Financial Accountant Pensions & Treasury Circa £46,500 DOE Torfaen Hybrid Working: 1 day per week in the office Mrwell Talent Solutions are delighted to be supporting a large public sector organisation in South Wales with the appointment of a Technical Financial Accountant to join an established and supportive Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified accountant who is looking to develop their technical accounting experience within a complex organisation and take on a role with genuine variety, responsibility and scope for progression.

The role would suit a technically strong accountant from a practice, public sector or industry background. We would be keen to hear from Technical or Statutory Accountants working within practice who are looking to make the move into a broader in-house role. Previous public sector, local authority, pension fund or treasury experience would be highly advantageous, although this is not essential for the right candidate.

About the role This is a varied technical finance position which will initially have a strong focus on Pension Fund accounting, before developing into a broader treasury, investment and corporate accounting remit. During the first 12 months, approximately 5060% of the role will be focused on the accounting requirements of the Pension Fund. This makes an interest in pension fund accounting, or previous exposure to this area, particularly important.

You will support the organisation with a range of technical accounting and reporting responsibilities, working closely with colleagues across Finance and other areas of the organisation. Following the initial 12-month period, the role will develop further into treasury management, investments and strategy, statutory returns, long-term borrowing, year-end accounting, audit and capital projects. You will also have responsibility for elements of the organisation's banking and cash-flow requirements, making accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to organise and prioritise your workload particularly important.

Key responsibilities:

Taking a lead role in the accounting requirements of the Pension Fund, particularly during the initial 12-month period. Supporting the preparation of Pension Fund accounts, statutory returns and associated financial reporting. Preparing and reviewing financial reconciliations and control accounts. Supporting year-end accounting and the preparation of annual accounts. Working closely with internal and external auditors and providing information and support as required.

Supporting treasury management activities, including banking and cash-flow management. Assisting with treasury strategy, investments and borrowing activities. Supporting the organisation's longer-term financial and investment strategy. Preparing and monitoring relevant financial forecasts and statutory returns. Supporting the management and monitoring of cash flow and banking arrangements. Providing accurate financial information, analysis and advice to relevant stakeholders. Supporting capital projects and providing appropriate financial advice.

Ensuring financial information and reporting complies with relevant accounting standards, legislation and regulatory requirements. Working closely with colleagues across Finance and wider service areas. Contributing to continuous improvement across financial processes and systems. Supporting the Group Finance Manager and wider Finance team as required. About you We are looking for a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong technical accounting foundation and a genuine interest in developing their career.

You may already have experience within local government, the wider public sector or a…