Rowanmoor Hiring for Accountants Assistant Job at Bolton, England Full Time

Over the last 15 years Rowanmoor has grown into one of the UK’s leading independent pension providers, working closely with financial advisers and their clients, as well as larger companies and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Our deep pensions expertise and ability to offer full investment flexibility and control makes us an ideal provider for entrepreneurs and experienced investors.

Our management team has extensive experience in the financial services and pensions industry and our people have a strong focus on teamwork and providing a great service to our clients.

How will you make an impact?

As an Accountants Assistant you will play a key role to support the delivery of excellent customer service by preparing and issuing accounts and returns for pension schemes administered by the Company, in accordance with procedures, standards and controls.

Additionally, as a member of our finance community you will be able to expand your network with highly competent finance professionals and leaders, as well as build a career path to achieve your overall career aspirations within Rowanmoor.

Who you are and the experience we are looking for

• You will be responsible for the preparation and issuing of the annual report and accounts for our pension schemes.
• Your role will include reviewing scheme files and appropriate documentation to gain an understanding of what has or should have occurred during a ‘scheme year’ in relation to the income and expenditure streams, capital movements, investments and disinvestments made.
• You will complete control account reconciliations, year-end adjustments, accruals and prepayments and the maintenance of a professionally constructed working-papers file, providing both an audit trail and ease of reviewing cases.
• Completion and submission of HMRC generated annual tax returns (SA970) and the registered pension scheme return (RPSR), ensuring regulatory deadlines are met.
• You will form part of a team that communicates effectively and builds relationships with colleagues and other contacts.
• You will work within a team that provides comprehensive Fund Accountant services to a portfolio of clients and their pension schemes.

What makes you stand out?

• Strong numeracy skills and competent in processing numerical data
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Professional and clear communicator with the ability to build strong relationships
• Possess good diagnostic, analytical and process skills with the ability to work to work to deadlines.
• Knowledge of pension scheme account preparation would be useful, however, full training and mentorship will be provided.
• Some experience within a finance support function or similar role would be beneficial
• Working understanding of ledgers and double entry bookkeeping along with Accounting Preparation Packages is desired

What’s in it for you?

We’re committed to ensuring we offer our people a great place to work, with competitive salary, contributory pension plan, life assurance and flexible benefit scheme to allow you to select benefits that are most appropriate for your lifestyle and personal circumstances.

Our Culture

Rowanmoor is a vibrant and exciting place to work, we have many social and wellbeing initiatives which ensures we keep our sense of community alive even during challenging times. Our culture is described by our employee’s as one that communicates, listens, and involves its people at every level.

We enable our people to work with a positive joint purpose and go the extra mile. We know each other, share information, and stay connected. Our people are proud to be part of a culture where we do the right thing by everyone who we are connected with. Our DNA is what makes Rowanmoor a great place to work.

Rowanmoor is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees