Accounts Technician in Belfast

A leading independent professional services organisation specialising in pensions and retirement solutions is seeking an Accounts Technician to join its growing Fund Accounting team. With a well-established presence across the UK and a strong reputation within the pensions industry, the business supports trustees, employers and pension scheme members through a range of advisory, administration and governance services.

Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to employee development, the organisation offers a supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to broaden their skills, take ownership of their work and build rewarding long-term careers.

As an Accounts Technician, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality pension fund accounting services to a diverse portfolio of occupational pension scheme clients. Working as part of a specialist team, you will support the maintenance of pension scheme ledgers and assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements. You will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting and treasury activities while developing specialist knowledge within the pensions sector.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and reconciling pension scheme accounting records and ledgers.
• Assisting in the preparation of annual statutory pension scheme accounts.
• Supporting external audit processes and collating information required for scheme audits.
• Monitoring employer contributions to ensure payments are received, recorded and accounted for accurately.
• Assisting with the management and oversight of scheme bank accounts and cash movements.
• Preparing periodic reconciliations, financial reports and accounting information for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Providing financial information to support actuarial reporting requirements.
• Contributing to internal quality assurance, audit and compliance activities.
• Attending client and internal meetings, ensuring actions are completed within agreed timescales.
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and internal controls.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to develop specialist expertise within a niche and highly regarded area of financial services.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an accounting, finance or bookkeeping position.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using financial systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working within established controls, procedures and compliance frameworks.
• A qualification or educational background with a strong accounting or numeracy focus.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately to deadlines.

Desirable experience includes:

• Knowledge of pension schemes or the wider pensions industry.
• Awareness of pension scheme financial reporting requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of pension industry stakeholders and governance structures.
• Experience supporting audit processes within a regulated environment.

In return, you will join a highly respected organisation that places genuine value on career development, employee wellbeing and professional growth. You will benefit from:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Structured training and development opportunities.
• Exposure to a specialist area of accounting within financial services.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Long-term career progression within a growing and successful organisation.
• Flexible and modern working practices that promote a healthy work-life balance.

If you're an ambitious accounting professional looking to develop your career within a specialist and rewarding sector, we'd love to hear from you.