Job Description

We\xe2\x80\x99re the Pension Protection Fund. We protect millions of people in the UK who belong to defined benefit pension schemes. When these schemes fail, we\xe2\x80\x99re ready to help.

We do this by paying our members, by charging a levy and by investing sustainably. Our work has a real impact on people\xe2\x80\x99s lives, so we strive to do it well, with integrity and their future in mind.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Finance Team to manage key finance operations including our accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash management functions.

This role is a part time opportunity, working 28 hours per week, working across 4 or 5 days per week.

The Senior Accountant - Finance Operations will engage with a range of stakeholders at all levels to ensure that our financial processes run efficiently, within agreed performance measures and that people can easily follow them. They will also produce cash forecasts and collate operational data across the business for internal and external reporting.

The position will oversee a small team, so the job holder will be responsible for managing and developing the team. Additionally, this role will deputise for the Financial Controller and the Senior Accountant - Accounting and Tax.

Our ideal applicant will be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with recent experience of working within a Financial Controlling and Reporting environment, demonstrable proficiency in the use ERP systems and month end close processes (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP). Previous team leadership experience is required, including the line management of direct reports and employee lifecycles.

Sound like you? Apply now.

In return for your skills, experience and commitment we\xe2\x80\x99ll give you a challenging role within a business where you\xe2\x80\x99ll get the support you need to develop your career.

We\xe2\x80\x99ll also give you lots of opportunities for personal development and skills training.

Our Croydon office is just across the road from East Croydon station, which is around 15 minutes from Victoria or London Bridge, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction or half an hour from St Pancras.

We\xe2\x80\x99re proud to be a , the highest accreditation under the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this role you will be guaranteed an interview.

We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be welcome here.

We\xe2\x80\x99re happy to talk about flexible working

No agencies please

INDGEN

We\xe2\x80\x99re a statutory public corporation led by our board and accountable to Parliament through the Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions. It\'s our duty to protect people with an eligible defined benefit pension when an employer becomes insolvent.

We\xe2\x80\x99re proud of the work we do. Without us, many people would face significant financial hardship. We\xe2\x80\x99re also proud of our people, all of whom are committed to our mission and to serving over 230,000 members.

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Pension Protection Fund