Senior Financial Accountant

Overview

Senior Financial Accountant. Start: ASAP. Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension.

Location:

Hybrid (expected on-site presence as required).

The Surrey Pension Fund is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to provide high-calibre financial leadership during a key period. 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. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused assignment ideal for a seasoned contractor with strong LGPS/public-sector pensions finance experience.

• 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.
• Pension Fund Accounts & Annual Report - oversee preparation, accuracy and audit readiness.
• Reporting & Insight - draft and present high-quality financial reports for Committee/Board and senior leadership.
• Team Leadership - oversee a small team, providing direction, prioritisation and support.
• Depusie for Head of Pensions - Resources when required.

The assignment requires a contractor who can "hit the ground running" with minimal onboarding:

• Fully qualified accountant: ACA / ACCA / CIPFA
• Strong LGPS or public-sector finance experience
• High proficiency with financial systems, data analysis, modelling and reconciliation
• Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information

• Track record of successfully leading finance teams or functions
• Ability to stabilise, organise and improve BAU activities
• Clear, confident communication with senior boards and committees
• Strong stakeholder management across finance, investments, auditors and external partners
• Highly organised, proactive, independent and delivery-driven

• Immediately available or short notice
• Comfortable stepping into a senior role with autonomy
• Skilled at stabilising workloads, improving clarity, and driving outcomes quickly
• Confident presenting financial insights to non-finance audiences

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Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2

Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates