Senior Associate, Pension Accounts and Outsourcing - Oldbury

Crowe; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Senior Associate, Pension Accounts and Outsourcing - Oldbury

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally.

Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.

Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other.

At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential.

The Role:

Your role is to prepare the Annual Report and Financial Statements for a portfolio of pension scheme clients, ensuring they meet the latest regulatory requirements and industry best practice, and to prepare quarterly management information tailored to meet the specific requirements of each client.

In performing this role, you will be expected to:

1. Collate, analyse and reconcile accounting records, e.g. cashbooks, investment manager reports.
2. Prepare/review accounts disclosures to ensure they meet the requirements of the pension’s statement of recommended practice.
3. Oversee the work of more junior members of the pension’s accounts preparation team, assisting with their development and providing on-the-job training where appropriate. Ensuring:
   • Work is planned and performed in sufficient detail and in accordance with agreed timetables.
   • Working papers are clear, concise and comply with Crowe's processes and standards.
4. Build and maintain client relationships.
   • Be the main point of contact for clients.
   • Oversee correspondence between more junior members of the team and client/third party advisers.
5. Liaise with scheme auditors during the annual audit process.
6. Show initiative and a willingness to take responsibility for ownership and completion of each accounting assignment within the agreed budget and deadlines set.
7. Adhere to deadlines and keep the manager always informed of progress.
8. Keep technically up to date.
9. Be willing to undertake additional duties as reasonably required.

Specialist/technical knowledge and experience

1. Qualified AAT, ACA, ICAS or ACCA.
2. A good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
3. Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards.
4. Good communication skills.
5. Knowledge and experience of pension fund sector and the Pensions SORP is an advantage, although not essential.

Why choose Crowe?

At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace. We place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive, and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers. We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be.

We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.

At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources, and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries, and flexible benefits.

We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further.

Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service.

Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance, and merit which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway.

Closing Date: 28 February 2025

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.