Snr Financial Accountant

Role Overview

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.
• Deputise for Head of Pensions – Resources when required.

• 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.

• Job Title:
  
  Senior Financial Accountant
• Company:
  Deekay Technical Recruitment
• Location:
  
  Woking, Surrey
• Posted:
  Feb 27th 2026
• Closes:
  Mar 30th 2026
• Sector:
  Contract
• Hours:
  
  Full Time