• Alexander Lloyd are delighted to be partnering a growing, highly acquisitive business based near Slough on the hire of a Senior Group Accountant on a permanent basis.

    This is a newly created position due to the company’s significant growth.

    The role will be responsible for acquisitions, financial reporting, and consolidation across multiple entities. This role requires strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to implementing financial controls, supporting audits, and ensuring accurate reporting.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Assist with acquisitions and integrate new entities into financial systems
    • Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and consolidation
    • Ensure timely and accurate monthly management reporting
    • Conduct balance sheet analysis, including payables and receivables
    • Implement key financial controls and processes
    • Collaborate with external auditors
    • Analyse key financial metrics for reporting
    • Partner with finance and other business areas to provide support and insights
    • Mentor junior team members
    • Assist with finance-related projects as needed

    About You

    • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience
    • Experience in a small-medium sized business would be desirable
    • Experience working with multi-entity and consolidation systems
    • Strong analytical and numerical skills
    • Ability to work independently and within a team
    • Capable of handling pressure and adapting to changes
    • Open to candidates who are qualified in accountancy practice with 1-2 years experience in industry

    Get in touch to hear more!

    Senior Group Accountant

  • About the company:

    Alexander Lloyd is partnered with a market leading Pension Administration firm and are currently recruiting for Pensions Administrator to join their fast-paced and collaborative BAU Pensions Admin team on a full-time and permanent basis! This position is aligned to their Reading office and operate a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

    About the role:

    The successful candidate will provide pension scheme administration to a portfolio of Defined Benefits (mainly) and Defined Contribution schemes. As a Pensions Administrator you will be responsible for processing member benefits such as deaths, retirements, divorces, transfers. As well as member events administration, there will also be opportunities to support with scheme events such as pension increases, processing annual benefit statements, producing administration reports and mailings.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Processing member benefits in line with service level agreements.
    • Performing manual calculations.
    • Processing scheme events as and when required.
    • Producing letter, emails and reports using set templates as well as producing bespoke letters and emails as and when required.
    • Liaising and answer enquiries via telephone and email.

    Skills and experience required:

    • At least 2 year’s experience of delivering administration services to Defined Benefit pensions schemes.
    • Strong technical pensions and legislation knowledge and understanding
    • Strong MS office skills
    • Great communication and organisation skills

    Benefits:

    • Salary up to £30k DOE
    • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
    • Discretionary bonus scheme
    • DB Pension Care Scheme for staff
    • Life Assurance
    • Private Medical Insurance
    • Health Care Cash Plan
    • Paid volunteering days

    Apply today and become part of a forward-thinking organisation where you can make a real difference in Pensions Administration.

    Pensions Administrator

  • About the company:

    Alexander Lloyd is partnered with another Leading Pensions Consultancy in the UK, widely renowned and award-winning firm who are now looking for experienced Buy-Ins & Buy-Outs professionals, in technical and project management focused roles! As such I’m recruiting for a Pensions Transaction Project Lead in Reading to join their growing Risk Settlement team. Our client offers hybrid working arrangement for staff!

    About the role:

    The Risk Settlement team is one of the fastest growing business areas, working alongside trustees and insurer to help navigate schemes through buy-in, buy-outs and wind ups. This is a brilliant opportunity for candidates with exposure of de-risking projects with a strong DB background looking to expand into project and client management.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Support the Risk Settlement team with the buy-in and buy-out process
    • Project management and lead on de-risking activities efficiently and within budget.
    • Liaise with clients, trustees, and insurers as well as internal teams across the business.
    • Contribute to new business, potentially assist with new business tenders and presentations.
    • Prepare and deliver documentation to clients.

    Key skills and experience required:

    • Experience of de-risking activities, such as buy-ins, buy-outs, wind ups etc.
    • Excellent analytical skills
    • Be able to demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge of rules and procedures relating to Defined Benefits Schemes.
    • Strong stakeholder management skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and build strong working relationships.

    Ready to take the next step in your career? Don’t miss out on this opportunity, please part today.

    Pensions Transaction Project Lead

  • About the company:

    Alexander Lloyd is recruiting for Senior Pensions Administrator in Reading, a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading Pensions Consultancy on a full time and permanent basis! This is a great opportunity to join an award-winning Pensions administration business.

    About the role:

    As a Senior Pensions Administrator, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of administration services to a portfolio of Pension Schemes, mainly Defined Benefits however may include Defined Contribution schemes too. The successful candidate will play a vital role in mentoring and checking the work of junior Pensions Administrators. Key responsibilities include:

    Key responsibilities:

    • Completing complex BAU Administration, supporting on member and client queries in relation to DB and some DC pension schemes.
    • Assisting and processing calculations and payments of scheme benefits
    • Support in the delivery of project work such as scheme events, pension increases, processing benefits statements, bulk exercises
    • Liaising with Stakeholders and confidently support on member enquires
    • Allocating and checking work of junior members of the team
    • Mentor, train and support junior members of the team where necessary

    Skills & experience required:

    • Previous / current pensions administration experience of Defined Benefit schemes – leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers etc.
    • Strong understanding and knowledge of pension legislation and regulations.
    • Able to perform complex manual calculations and checking work of junior colleagues.
    • Great interpersonal and organisational skills.

    Ready to take your next step in your career? Please apply today.

    Senior Pensions Administrator

  • About the company:

    Alexander Lloyd is partnered with a multi-award winning, leading independent pensions consulting and administration business. With a dedicated team of 1800 professionals across the UK, they manage over 1-million-member pension schemes. Their mission is to create a vibrant workplace where diversity is recognised as a strength, allowing talented professional to flourish and reach their highest potential.

    About the role:

    Join the vibrant Administration Projects team as a Pensions Project Consultant. This is a fantastic opportunity and perfect for individuals with experience in Pensions administration or pension project roles, especially within the public sector. Key responsibilities include:

    • GMP Rectification / Equalisation – addressing Guaranteed Minimum Pension discrepancies.
    • Buy-in / Buy-outs – facilitate pension scheme buy-in and buy-outs.
    • Data Cleansing – ensure the accuracy and integrity of pension data.
    • Ad hoc projects – Manage various projects including scheme closures, benefit rectifications, and liability reduction exercises.
    • McCloud Implementations – Oversee public sector pension benefit rectification across police, MOJ and LGPS pension schemes.
    • Pension Dashboard – contribute to the development and implementation of pension dashboards.

    Keys skills and experience required:

    • Experience working in a similar projects role dealing with Defined Benefit schemes.
    • Project management experience including – planning, managing, tracking, and deliver project revenue.
    • Experience dealing with either GMP, buy-in/ buy-outs or pension dashboard
    • Excellent communication skills – be able to confidently explain complex data issues to internal and external stakeholders.
    • Strong excel skills – the ability to manipulate spreadsheet data using formulas, such as Index, V-look up, Pivot table.

    Benefits:

    • Salary up to £50k DOE
    • Discretionary bonus
    • Flexible Benefits allowance
    • Life Assurance
    • DC Workplace Pension Scheme
    • 25 day holiday allowance + plus bank holidays
    • Option to buy additional holiday, up to 5 max
    • Private Medical Cover

    This opportunity can offer remote/ hybrid working, flexibility to work in a way that suits you!

    If you feel you meet the experience required and are ready for your next challenge as a Pensions Project Consultant, please apply today.

    Pensions Project Consultant

  • Are you a DB Pensions Specialist to join looking to get more involved in Special Projects? Our Client have a dedicated Projects team and due to continued success are looking to add to their team on a remote working basis. If you have experience working in an actuarial team or come from a technical or administration pensions background with experience in pensions calculations and advanced Excel skills (VLookups/Macros), then this could be the role for you! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to expand their actuarial career, with full study support available if you wish to start or continue the actuarial exams. With salary increments for exam passes! Or if you are just looking for a Specialist Pension role where you can utilise your technical knowledge this could also be of interest.

    What You’ll Be Doing:

    You will play a significant role in a variety of DB pensions projects, including working with occupational DB pension clients, public sector DB pension clients, and bulk annuity providers. Your tasks may include:

    • Benefits and data due diligence
    • Benefit calculation audits
    • Data validation and improvement/creation projects
    • Calculations testing (manual calculations and error identification in automated calculations)
    • Creating or reviewing benefit summary specifications
    • Attending client meetings and calls, and acting as a primary contact on some projects
    • Producing and reviewing consulting reports
    • Supporting and supervising junior team members

    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Supervising and checking work of junior team members, offering timely feedback and development support
    • Working with actuaries within the special projects team and across the wider actuarial department
    • Maintaining a robust audit trail for all work activities
    • Liaising with internal teams to resolve identified issues efficiently and accurately
    • Managing the team’s workflow to ensure timely client delivery
    • Keeping up to date with pensions’ regulatory developments

    Who We’re Looking For:

    • Experience in a technical or administration role within DB pensions or currently working in an actuarial team (part-qualified or qualified by experience)
    • Advanced Excel skills (VLookups/Macros)
    • Practical experience with DB pensions calculations
    • Familiarity with public sector pensions (advantageous)
    • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
    • Excellent communication skills with both actuaries and non-actuaries
    • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently or as part of a team
    • Experience supporting and developing analysts through project work

    Please quote 51358 when calling Sarah at Alexander Lloyd or email them at sha@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.

    Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.

    Pension Project Specialist

  • About the company:

    Alexander Lloyd is partnered with a multi-award winning, leading independent pensions consulting and administration business. With a dedicated team of 1800 professionals across the UK, they manage over 1-million-member pension schemes. Their mission is to create a vibrant workplace where diversity is recognised as a strength, allowing talented professional to flourish and reach their highest potential.

    About the role:

    Join the vibrant Administration Projects team as a Pensions Project Consultant. This is a fantastic opportunity and perfect for individuals with experience in Pensions administration or pension project roles, especially within the public sector. Key responsibilities include:

    • GMP Rectification / Equalisation – addressing Guaranteed Minimum Pension discrepancies.
    • Buy-in / Buy-outs – facilitate pension scheme buy-in and buy-outs.
    • Data Cleansing – ensure the accuracy and integrity of pension data.
    • Ad hoc projects – Manage various projects including scheme closures, benefit rectifications, and liability reduction exercises.
    • McCloud Implementations – Oversee public sector pension benefit rectification across police, MOJ and LGPS pension schemes.
    • Pension Dashboard – contribute to the development and implementation of pension dashboards.

    Keys skills and experience required:

    • Experience working in a similar projects role dealing with Defined Benefit schemes.
    • Project management experience including – planning, managing, tracking, and deliver project revenue.
    • Experience dealing with either GMP, buy-in/ buy-outs or pension dashboard
    • Excellent communication skills – be able to confidently explain complex data issues to internal and external stakeholders.
    • Strong excel skills – the ability to manipulate spreadsheet data using formulas, such as Index, V-look up, Pivot table.

    Benefits:

    • Salary up to £50k DOE
    • Discretionary bonus
    • Flexible Benefits allowance
    • Life Assurance
    • DC Workplace Pension Scheme
    • 25 day holiday allowance + plus bank holidays
    • Option to buy additional holiday, up to 5 max
    • Private Medical Cover

    This opportunity can offer remote/ hybrid working, flexibility to work in a way that suits you!

    If you feel you meet the experience required and are ready for your next challenge as a Pensions Project Consultant, please apply today.

    Pensions Project Consultant

  • Senior Workplace Pension Consultant

    Here at Alexander Lloyd, we are partnered with a client that is currently going through positive change and so are looking for an experienced workplace pension consultant to join the team.

    Role & Responsibilities:

    • Working closely with the health & risk team to generate new pension business from referrals
    • Building and maintaining strong client relationships to expand the pension offering for a new pensions team
    • Ability to identify opportunities for growth across the business

    Essential Criteria:

    • Minimum 5 years of workplace pensions experience
    • Strong new business background
    • Confident in building relationships

    This role can be fully remote with the expectation of going into an office a few times per year.

    If you are interested in learning more, reach out or apply today!

    Please quote 51155 when calling Collette Cardy at Alexander Lloyd or email them at cca@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.

    Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

    Senior Workplace Consultant

  • Client Service Specialist – Group Risk

    Here at Alexander Lloyd, we are working with an established employee benefits consultancy that are seeking an experienced Client Service Specialist to join the team.

    Role & Responsibilities:

    • Act as the primary contact for client queries and needs
    • Manage the end-to-end administration of group risk policies
    • Monitor and manage group risk renewal processes & support consultants within the division

    Essential Criteria:

    • Proven Group Risk administration/support experience
    • Ability to manage & engage with clients on a daily basis
    • Strong knowledge of Group Risk products

    This role can be hybrid to an office or remote (if further away from the office) so if you are interested in learning more, reach out or apply today.

    Please quote 51209 when calling Collette Cardy at Alexander Lloyd or email them at cca@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.

    Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

    Client Services Specialist

  • Employee Benefits Consultant

    Here at Alexander Lloyd, we are partnered with a consultancy that is continuing their growth throughout 2025 for an Employee Benefits Consultant.

    Role & Responsibilities:

    • Managing a portfolio of SME clients across Group Risk & Healthcare
    • Dealing with client renewals and their queries
    • Identifying potential opportunities for new business

    Essential Criteria:

    • Minimum of 3/4 years experience in Employee Benefits Consulting
    • Proven experience in managing and retaining a book of clients

    If you are interested in learning more, reach out or apply!

    Please quote 51190 when calling Collette Cardy at Alexander Lloyd or email them at cca@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc.

    Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.

    Employee Benefits Consultant

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