Investment and accounting specialist

The ITV Pensions team in Preston is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the ITV pensions arrangements for its members. The team uses its expertise to administer and monitor all aspects of managing these arrangements., We are looking for a highly experienced Investment and Accounting Specialist to join our tight knit Pensions team in Preston on a 12-18 month contract.

The role involves supporting the Trustee Board and Pensions Executive with a number of investment and accounting-related projects to continue to improve the complex processes involved in running a pension arrangement.

This role demands strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of both investment principles and pension accounting standards. Your expertise will help enhance the pension risk management framework and provide solutions to the team's leadership.

Some of your key day-to-day duties and projects will include:

• Review and implement an appropriate investment governance structure


• Review the current position regarding tax reclaims and to complete actions, as appropriate, to ensure that all tax claims available have been/will be received.


• Review the current accounting processes with the internal Finance team


• Identify and implement improvements to ensure that the monthly management accounts and the annual statutory accounts process and the audit process is as efficient and accurate as possible.


• Support the Trustee Board and Pensions team with the auditor selection exercise


• Support the Trustee Board and Pensions team with the development of the 2025 Scheme budget using the zero-based budgeting model


• Review and to improve the current approvals process, budget monitoring and reporting process with the internal Finance team
  
  Extensive experience in investment governance, accounting, or financial analysis, preferably within the pensions sector.


• Understanding of pension fund regulations and compliance requirements.


• Proven track record of preparing financial reports.


Other things we're looking for (key criteria)...

• Strong understanding of asset allocation and risk assessment.


• Knowledge of accounting principles and standards, particularly as they relate to pension funds.


• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and financial audits


• Awareness of relevant tax laws and their impact on pension investments.


• Ability to assess pension risks.


• Expertise in developing budgets for pension funds.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting to stakeholders.


• Ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.


• Ability to manage a number of complex projects that will be running concurrently
  
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When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact's felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don't just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.


• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone


• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more


• Annual bonus opportunity


• Competitive pension contribution


• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares


• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life