• Are you an experienced Pensions professional looking to take the lead on high-impact, data-driven projects? Alexander Lloyd is partnering with Third-party Pensions Administration business in Edinburgh and looking to appoint a Pensions Administration Consultant, to deliver market-leading services across Defined Benefits (DB), Defined Contributions (DC) and CARE arrangements.

  This is a brilliant opportunity to join a national pensions projects team responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex regulatory and client-driven initiatives, including data and benefit audits, GMP reconciliation and rectification, implementation work and risk transfer projects.

  About the role:

  As a Pensions Administration Consultant within the Data Journey team, you’ll combine leadership, technical expertise and client engagement. You will:

  • Lead and manage a team of analysts, ensuring workflow planning and daily delivery.
  • Oversee project schedules, prioritisation and team delivery to meet SLA’s.
  • Act as a point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders on technical and project matters.
  • Represent the team at Trustee meetings present findings clearly and confidently.
  • Ensure strong governance, quality assurance and reviewer processes.

  Key skills and experienced required:

  • Proven experience in pensions operations and workflow management.
  • Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK pensions legislation across DB & DC Schemes.
  • A track record of leading multiple projects with a consultative approach.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting to trustees.

  If you’re ready to step into a role that delivers technical expertise and meaningful client impact, we’d love to hear from you.

  

  Pensions Administration Consultant

• Are you an experienced Pensions professional looking to take the lead on high-impact, data-driven projects? Alexander Lloyd is partnering with Third-party Pensions Administration business in Birmingham and looking to appoint a Pensions Administration Consultant, to deliver market-leading services across Defined Benefits (DB), Defined Contributions (DC) and CARE arrangements.

  This is a brilliant opportunity to join a national pensions projects team responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex regulatory and client-driven initiatives, including data and benefit audits, GMP reconciliation and rectification, implementation work and risk transfer projects.

  About the role:

  As a Pensions Administration Consultant within the Data Journey team, you’ll combine leadership, technical expertise and client engagement. You will:

  • Lead and manage a team of analysts, ensuring workflow planning and daily delivery.
  • Oversee project schedules, prioritisation and team delivery to meet SLA’s.
  • Act as a point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders on technical and project matters.
  • Represent the team at Trustee meetings present findings clearly and confidently.
  • Ensure strong governance, quality assurance and reviewer processes.

  Key skills and experienced required:

  • Proven experience in pensions operations and workflow management.
  • Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK pensions legislation across DB & DC Schemes.
  • A track record of leading multiple projects with a consultative approach.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting to trustees.

  If you’re ready to step into a role that delivers technical expertise and meaningful client impact, we’d love to hear from you.

  

  Pensions Administration Consultant

• Alexander Lloyd are partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Category Manager to support a broad portfolio of operational and asset-related spend.

  This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing projects across maintenance, engineering, equipment, operational services and asset management categories. Working closely with operational stakeholders, you’ll drive category strategies, supplier performance and commercial value across a complex spend portfolio.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement category strategies across operational and asset-related spend.
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing, tendering and contract award activities.
  • Deliver complex procurement projects and commercial negotiations.
  • Build strong relationships with operational, engineering and business stakeholders.
  • Develop commercial models and evaluation methodologies.
  • Drive cost savings, value creation and supplier performance improvements.

  About You

  • Proven Category Management experience within a complex organisation.
  • Strong end-to-end sourcing and tender management expertise.
  • Experience managing operational, engineering, maintenance or asset-related categories.
  • Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
  • Comfortable operating autonomously and leading multiple procurement projects simultaneously.

  Please quote 52539 when calling Phill Stagg at Alexander Lloyd or email them at pst@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Procurement, Supply Chain & Commercial space from entry to c-suite level.

  

  Category Manager – Operational Services

• Alexander Lloyd are partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Category Manager – Indirects to join a busy procurement function and lead sourcing activity across a broad Business Services portfolio.

  This role will focus on delivering end-to-end procurement projects across areas including Facilities Management, Customer Services and outsourced services, working closely with stakeholders to develop category strategies and deliver commercial value.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver category strategies.
  • Lead complex sourcing and tender exercises.
  • Manage supplier engagement, evaluations and negotiations.
  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
  • Deliver savings, value and commercial improvements.

  About You

  • Experienced Category Manager with strong end-to-end sourcing expertise.
  • Background in outsourced services procurement.
  • Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills.
  • Able to lead complex procurement projects independently.

  Please quote 525538 when calling Phill Stagg at Alexander Lloyd or email them at pst@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Procurement, Supply Chain & Commercial space from entry to c-suite level.

  

  Category Manager – Indirects

• Alexander Lloyd are partnering with a successful professional services business in Dorking to recruit a Part-Time Assistant Accountant.

  This is a varied role supporting the day-to-day finance function, with responsibilities spanning management accounts, payroll, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.

  Key responsibilities:

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
  • Payroll processing, including pensions and statutory payments
  • Balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow monitoring
  • Accounts payable and receivable support
  • Producing financial reports and analysis
  • Maintaining financial controls and improving processes

  About you:

  • AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, or qualified by experience
  • Previous accounting or finance experience
  • Management accounts and payroll experience
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Organised, analytical and detail-focused
  • Confident communicating with stakeholders across the business

  What’s on offer:

  • £37,000-£40,000 pro rata
  • 20 hours per week
  • Flexible working pattern
  • Pension and additional benefits
  • Supportive working environment
  • Broad role with real responsibility

  If you’re looking for a flexible part-time finance role where you can make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.

  Apply today or contact Alexander Lloyd for a confidential discussion.

  This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent.

  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.

  

  Part Time Assistant Accountant

• Alexander Lloyd are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Pensions Associate to join an in-house Scheme in London on a hybrid working model – 3 Days per week in the office.

  While day-to-day scheme administration is outsourced, this role plays a critical part in supporting the trustees by managing the relationship with the external administrator, responding to member queries, coordinating member communications, and providing accurate information and insight to support trustee decision-making.

  Daily tasks include:

  • Acting as the primary point of contact with the outsourced administration provider, ensuring high service standards and timely resolution of issues.
  • Managing complex pension queries and trustee services workflows, including shared mailboxes and correspondence, delivering accurate and timely responses.
  • Supporting regulatory and governance activities, including scheme returns, annual newsletters, trustee meeting papers, and policy reviews.
  • Providing technical input to trustee decision-making, complaints handling, and ad-hoc projects, ensuring compliance with legislation and a positive member experience.

  This role is for you if you have:

  • Proven experience within the pensions industry, including defined benefit schemes and pensions administration, with exposure to trustee services or governance being highly beneficial.
  • Strong technical knowledge of pensions, including scheme rules, legislation, and regulatory requirements affecting administration.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive mindset and the ability to take ownership of tasks and projects.
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills, high attention to detail, and confidence working with data and Excel while managing multiple priorities.
  • Experience working with outsourced administrators, legal advisers, and actuaries is advantageous. A professional pensions qualification (such as APMI) is desirable.

  Please quote 52103 when calling Aaron at Alexander Lloyd or email them at apu@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 Associate

• Experienced Practice Accountant

  Crawley Area | Part-Time (3 or 4 Days per Week) | Permanent

  We’re looking for an experienced Practice Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice supporting a diverse portfolio of SME clients across a range of industries.

  This is a varied, client-facing role suited to someone who enjoys managing their own portfolio, building strong client relationships and supporting businesses with their accounting, tax and compliance requirements. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with solid technical knowledge and previous experience within an accountancy practice environment.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
  • Managing a portfolio of SME clients and acting as their day-to-day point of contact
  • Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, including clients operating within the CIS scheme
  • Preparing corporation tax returns and assisting with tax planning opportunities
  • Preparing self-assessment tax returns for directors and individuals
  • Producing management accounts and providing financial insights to clients
  • Reviewing client bookkeeping records and advising on improvements where required
  • Supporting clients with Xero, QuickBooks and cloud accounting solutions
  • Liaising with HMRC and Companies House on behalf of clients
  • Ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines and regulatory requirements
  • Assisting Partners and senior team members with ad hoc advisory projects

  What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
  • AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience
  • Experience preparing accounts for owner-managed businesses
  • Good understanding of VAT, corporation tax and self-assessment
  • CIS experience desirable
  • Strong working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks and/or Sage
  • Ability to manage multiple client assignments and deadlines
  • Excellent communication and client relationship management skills

  If you’re an experienced Practice Accountant looking for a flexible role where you can take ownership of a varied client portfolio and contribute to a growing firm, we’d love to hear from you.

  This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across Finance and Accountancy, recruiting roles from part-qualified through to senior leadership positions across Surrey, Sussex, London and Kent.

  Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we cannot respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from one of our consultants, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please visit www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for details of other opportunities that may be of interest.

  

  Practice Accountant

• Are you looking for a varied Accounts Assistant role where you’ll be a valued member of the finance team rather than just another number?

  We’re partnering with a well established and growing business seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support the day to day running of the finance function.

  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys getting involved across multiple areas of finance, building relationships across the business and taking pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.

  What you’ll be doing:

  • Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Managing supplier payments and preparing payment runs
  • Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
  • Supporting month-end activities, including journals and reconciliations
  • Producing reports and assisting with financial analysis
  • Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc projects and process improvements
  • Assisting with cash allocation, credit control and other finance duties when required

  What we’re looking for:

  • Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
  • Strong reconciliation and problem solving skills
  • Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage priorities and work to deadlines
  • A positive, team-focused approach with strong communication skills
  • Someone who enjoys improving processes and finding more efficient ways of working

  This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to join a supportive business that values initiative, collaboration and continuous improvement.

  This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent.

  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.

  

  Finance Assistant

• A leading Employee Benefits Consultancy is seeking an experienced Client Service Delivery Operations Lead to drive service excellence, lead multi‑site teams, and deliver high‑quality client outcomes.

  The Role

  • Lead day‑to‑day operations across the Client Service Delivery function

  • Build strong relationships with Consulting leadership to ensure seamless client service

  • Oversee UK teams and international Centres of Excellence

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal policies

  • Manage complaints, E&O processes, peer reviews and KPI delivery

  • Drive process optimisation, efficiency improvements and continuous improvement

  • Support and embed operational change initiatives

  People Leadership

  • Manage two direct reports (each with teams of up to 10) whilst maintaining full responsibility for the overall function

  • Lead weekly one‑to‑ones, performance reviews and wellbeing support

  • Recruit, develop and retain talent

  • Deliver training, succession planning and clear communication

  • Foster a positive, motivated and high‑performing culture

  What You’ll Bring

  • Proven operations leadership experience in consulting or financial services

  • Deep knowledge across either Group Risk and/or Healthcare arrangements

  • Strong people management and stakeholder‑influencing skills

  • Results‑driven, compliance‑focused mindset

  • Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills

  • Understanding of FCA regulations and change management

  • Ability to work in a matrix environment and manage competing priorities

  Working Environment

  • Hybrid working from Manchester or Farnborough

  • Inclusive, supportive culture

  • Smart Working options to support wellbeing and work/life balance

  • Continuous learning and development opportunities

  If you’re an experienced operations leader passionate about service excellence and team development, we’d love to hear from you.

  Please quote 52531 when calling Richard at Alexander Lloyd or email them at rdo@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.

  

  Employee Benefits Client Service Delivery Operations Lead

• Duties will include but not be limited too:

  Core Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly Management Information and answer questions that arise on them
  • Oversee accruals and prepayments analysis to support production of management accounts
  • Assist in the management of annual year-end statutory audit
  • Assist in the preparation of draft statutory accounts
  • Assist and oversee bank and other accounts reconciliations
  • Prepare & input journals in to accounts systems
  • Assist with analysis of accounts information and creation of management reports, including investigating and reporting on variances
  • Own VAT manual for the business and ensure that it is adopted
  • Oversee purchase ledger including expenses and assist where needed
  • Oversee sales ledger and assist where needed
  • Ensure purchase invoices are authorised in accordance with guidelines and posted accurately to the purchase ledger
  • Fixed Asset Ledger
  • Responsible for the maintenance of the fixed asset register
  • Ensure additions and disposals of assets properly accounted for
  • Support the Financial Controller with general administration and projects

  You will have the following skill set

  • Be able to commute to Horsham 4-5 days PW
  • Strong management and financial accounting experience
  • Advanced excel
  • Strong communication skills
  • Max 1 month notice

  

  Financial Accountant

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