Location
London Borough of Enfield

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£45,750 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated finance professional to join our Pension Investments team as a Senior Finance Officer (Pensions Investment). In this key role, you will support the financial management and administration of the London Borough of Enfield Pension Fund, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial reporting, governance, and control.

You will play a leading role in maintaining the Fund's financial records, controls, and statutory reporting requirements to a high standard, while providing specialist support across a range of pension fund finance activities. Responsibilities include supporting the production of the Pension Fund Annual Report and Accounts, maintaining strong financial controls and reconciliations, liaising with external auditors and stakeholders, and contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of Pension Fund finance processes.

The role reports to the Finance Manager and involves:
- Supporting the preparation of the Pension Fund Accounts and providing high-quality audit working papers
- Liaising with external auditors and responding to audit queries
- Monitoring employer contributions, cashflow, and investment-related transactions
- Performing bank reconciliations, ledger control, and other key financial controls
- Supporting budget monitoring, financial planning, and statutory returns
- Acting as a key contact for Pension Fund finance enquiries from internal and external stakeholders
- Leading and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including process standardisation and automation
- Coaching and supporting colleagues to ensure high-quality and consistent service delivery

This role offers valuable experience in Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) finance and investment administration, contributing to the management of a significant public sector pension fund. It is ideal for an ambitious and self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a challenging environment and using their financial skills to add value and drive improvements.

Experience
The successful candidate will have strong financial reporting and analytical skills, excellent IT and Excel capabilities, and experience working within a complex financial environment. Experience of local government or pension fund accounting would be advantageous.

About you
You will be an excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills, able to build effective relationships and explain financial matters clearly to a range of stakeholders. You should be ambitious, self-motivated, and enjoy working in a challenging environment. A commitment to continuous improvement and coaching colleagues is essential.

Qualifications
You will be AAT qualified, part-qualified CCAB, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.