• About the Role

    Are you an experienced and commercially minded Scheme Actuary looking for a new challenge within a smaller firm where you will be given a portfolio of your own schemes to run? Then this exciting new opportunity could be the role for you to work with a portfolio of Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes, providing high-quality actuarial advice to trustees and sponsoring employers while playing a key role in helping schemes navigate an evolving pensions landscape.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Act as Scheme Actuary to a portfolio of DB pension schemes.
    • Lead actuarial valuations and funding negotiations.
    • Advise trustee boards and sponsoring employers on funding strategy, investment considerations and risk management.
    • Support clients with journey planning, buy-in, buyout and DB endgame strategies.
    • Prepare and review actuarial reports, funding updates and trustee papers.
    • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser.

    About You

    We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent client-facing and communication skills.

    Essential

    • Qualified Actuary (FIA or equivalent).
    • Significant experience working within Defined Benefit pensions.
    • Experience acting as, or supporting, a Scheme Actuary.
    • Strong understanding of UK pensions legislation and regulatory requirements.
    • Experience in risk transfer, buyout, consolidation or endgame projects.

    What We Offer

    • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
    • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements- including full or part time.
    • Generous pension contribution.
    • Private medical insurance and life assurance.
    • Professional development and ongoing technical training.
    • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
    • Career progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious business.

    Why Join Us?

    This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of pension schemes and trustees at a time of significant change in the DB pensions market. You’ll have the chance to influence strategic decisions, work on complex and high-profile projects, and help shape the future direction of our pensions offering.

    If you are looking for a role that combines technical excellence, client engagement and genuine career development, we’d love to hear from you.

    Please quote 52653 when calling Sarah at Alexander Lloyd or email them a 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 Scheme Actuary

  • Senior Pensions Administrator

    We are working with a highly respected organisation that is seeking a talented Senior Pensions Administrator to join its growing Pensions Administration team.

    This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive environment where you’ll work across a varied portfolio of Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC) and CARE pension schemes, delivering exceptional service to both clients and scheme members.

    Our client offers a flexible hybrid working environment, two days a week in the office.

    The Role

    As a Senior Pensions Administrator, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day administration of pension schemes, ensuring a high standard of accuracy, compliance and customer service. You’ll also act as a technical point of reference within the team, supporting workflow management and mentoring junior colleagues.

    Key responsibilities include:

    • Managing a range of pension administration activities across DB, DC and CARE schemes
    • Processing member events including retirements, transfers, deaths, joiners and leavers
    • Maintaining accurate member records and pension calculations
    • Reviewing and checking calculations and outputs completed by other team members
    • Assisting with annual and periodic scheme projects, including pension increases and renewals
    • Preparing administration reports and supporting client and trustee meetings
    • Identifying and escalating technical issues, risks and errors where appropriate
    • Supporting the continuous improvement of processes and service delivery

    About You

    To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

    • Proven UK pensions administration experience, Defined Benefits experience is essential
    • Strong technical pensions knowledge and awareness of current legislation
    • Experience working within a client-focused pensions environment
    • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
    • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
    • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
    • Experience using pensions administration systems such as UPM or similar platforms

    If you’re an experienced pensions administration professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that genuinely invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you.

    Senior Pensions Administrator

  • Senior Pensions Administrator

    We are working with a highly respected organisation that is seeking a talented Senior Pensions Administrator to join its growing Pensions Administration team.

    This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive environment where you’ll work across a varied portfolio of Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC) and CARE pension schemes, delivering exceptional service to both clients and scheme members.

    Our client offers a flexible hybrid working environment, two days a week in the office.

    The Role

    As a Senior Pensions Administrator, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day administration of pension schemes, ensuring a high standard of accuracy, compliance and customer service. You’ll also act as a technical point of reference within the team, supporting workflow management and mentoring junior colleagues.

    Key responsibilities include:

    • Managing a range of pension administration activities across DB, DC and CARE schemes
    • Processing member events including retirements, transfers, deaths, joiners and leavers
    • Maintaining accurate member records and pension calculations
    • Reviewing and checking calculations and outputs completed by other team members
    • Assisting with annual and periodic scheme projects, including pension increases and renewals
    • Preparing administration reports and supporting client and trustee meetings
    • Identifying and escalating technical issues, risks and errors where appropriate
    • Supporting the continuous improvement of processes and service delivery

    About You

    To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

    • Proven UK pensions administration experience, Defined Benefits experience is essential
    • Strong technical pensions knowledge and awareness of current legislation
    • Experience working within a client-focused pensions environment
    • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
    • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
    • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
    • Experience using pensions administration systems such as UPM or similar platforms

    If you’re an experienced pensions administration professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that genuinely invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you.

    Senior Pensions Administrator

  • Senior Pensions Administrator

    We are working with a highly respected organisation that is seeking a talented Senior Pensions Administrator to join its growing Pensions Administration team.

    This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive environment where you’ll work across a varied portfolio of Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC) and CARE pension schemes, delivering exceptional service to both clients and scheme members.

    Our client offers a flexible hybrid working environment, two days a week in the office.

    The Role

    As a Senior Pensions Administrator, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day administration of pension schemes, ensuring a high standard of accuracy, compliance and customer service. You’ll also act as a technical point of reference within the team, supporting workflow management and mentoring junior colleagues.

    Key responsibilities include:

    • Managing a range of pension administration activities across DB, DC and CARE schemes
    • Processing member events including retirements, transfers, deaths, joiners and leavers
    • Maintaining accurate member records and pension calculations
    • Reviewing and checking calculations and outputs completed by other team members
    • Assisting with annual and periodic scheme projects, including pension increases and renewals
    • Preparing administration reports and supporting client and trustee meetings
    • Identifying and escalating technical issues, risks and errors where appropriate
    • Supporting the continuous improvement of processes and service delivery

    About You

    To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

    • Proven UK pensions administration experience, Defined Benefits experience is essential
    • Strong technical pensions knowledge and awareness of current legislation
    • Experience working within a client-focused pensions environment
    • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
    • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
    • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
    • Experience using pensions administration systems such as UPM or similar platforms

    If you’re an experienced pensions administration professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that genuinely invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you.

    Senior Pensions Administrator

  • Pensions Project Analyst

    Are you an experienced pensions professional with a passion for data, projects and problem-solving? We’re partnering with a leading UK pensions consultancy to recruit a Pensions Project Analyst to join their specialist Data Journey team.

    This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong pensions administration experience who is looking to move into a more project-focused and analytical role, working on complex administration and data improvement initiatives across a diverse client portfolio.

    The Opportunity

    As a Pensions Project Analyst, you’ll play a key role in the delivery of pensions administration projects for both new and existing clients. Working alongside administration, consulting and technical teams, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately and to the highest standards.

    This position offers exposure to a broad range of work including data cleansing exercises, rectification projects, scheme transitions, benefit analysis and operational improvement initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Deliver pensions administration and project services across a portfolio of client assignments.
    • Support the implementation of pensions administration projects and client solutions.
    • Act as a technical point of reference for complex and non-standard cases.
    • Analyse pension data and carry out data cleansing and rectification exercises.
    • Complete complex calculations and validation work.
    • Contribute to project planning, delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Prepare project reports, findings and recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
    • Collaborate with colleagues across multiple business areas to ensure successful project outcomes.
    • Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities for additional project work.

    About You

    We’re keen to speak with pensions professionals who can demonstrate:

    • Experience working within UK pensions administration or operations.
    • Strong knowledge of Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) pension arrangements.
    • Experience of data cleansing, data analysis or rectification projects.
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
    • Confident communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.

    Interested in hearing more, apply today!

    Pensions Project Analyst

  • Pensions Project Analyst

    Are you an experienced pensions professional with a passion for data, projects and problem-solving? We’re partnering with a leading UK pensions consultancy to recruit a Pensions Project Analyst to join their specialist Data Journey team.

    This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong pensions administration experience who is looking to move into a more project-focused and analytical role, working on complex administration and data improvement initiatives across a diverse client portfolio.

    The Opportunity

    As a Pensions Project Analyst, you’ll play a key role in the delivery of pensions administration projects for both new and existing clients. Working alongside administration, consulting and technical teams, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately and to the highest standards.

    This position offers exposure to a broad range of work including data cleansing exercises, rectification projects, scheme transitions, benefit analysis and operational improvement initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Deliver pensions administration and project services across a portfolio of client assignments.
    • Support the implementation of pensions administration projects and client solutions.
    • Act as a technical point of reference for complex and non-standard cases.
    • Analyse pension data and carry out data cleansing and rectification exercises.
    • Complete complex calculations and validation work.
    • Contribute to project planning, delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Prepare project reports, findings and recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
    • Collaborate with colleagues across multiple business areas to ensure successful project outcomes.
    • Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities for additional project work.

    About You

    We’re keen to speak with pensions professionals who can demonstrate:

    • Experience working within UK pensions administration or operations.
    • Strong knowledge of Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) pension arrangements.
    • Experience of data cleansing, data analysis or rectification projects.
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
    • Confident communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.

    Interested in hearing more, apply today!

    Pensions Project Analyst

  • Pensions Project Analyst

    Are you an experienced pensions professional with a passion for data, projects and problem-solving? We’re partnering with a leading UK pensions consultancy to recruit a Pensions Project Analyst to join their specialist Data Journey team.

    This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong pensions administration experience who is looking to move into a more project-focused and analytical role, working on complex administration and data improvement initiatives across a diverse client portfolio.

    The Opportunity

    As a Pensions Project Analyst, you’ll play a key role in the delivery of pensions administration projects for both new and existing clients. Working alongside administration, consulting and technical teams, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately and to the highest standards.

    This position offers exposure to a broad range of work including data cleansing exercises, rectification projects, scheme transitions, benefit analysis and operational improvement initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Deliver pensions administration and project services across a portfolio of client assignments.
    • Support the implementation of pensions administration projects and client solutions.
    • Act as a technical point of reference for complex and non-standard cases.
    • Analyse pension data and carry out data cleansing and rectification exercises.
    • Complete complex calculations and validation work.
    • Contribute to project planning, delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Prepare project reports, findings and recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
    • Collaborate with colleagues across multiple business areas to ensure successful project outcomes.
    • Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities for additional project work.

    About You

    We’re keen to speak with pensions professionals who can demonstrate:

    • Experience working within UK pensions administration or operations.
    • Strong knowledge of Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) pension arrangements.
    • Experience of data cleansing, data analysis or rectification projects.
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
    • Confident communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.

    Interested in hearing more, apply today!

    Pensions Project Analyst

  • Senior Finance Manager – London

    £85,000-£100,000 + 20% bonus

    Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home after probation

    We’re recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager to join a growing, privately owned, multi-entity business based in London.

    This is a broad, hands-on leadership role with responsibility for the financial management of a portfolio of UK legal entities. You’ll lead a small finance team, take ownership of reporting, controls, tax and statutory compliance, and act as a key finance partner to senior stakeholders across the business.

    Key responsibilities include:

    * Leading and developing the UK finance team

    * Owning month-end management accounts and external reporting

    * Ensuring timely statutory and interim financial statements

    * Managing UK GAAP / FRS 102 accounting matters

    * Leading statutory audits across multiple entities

    * Overseeing tax compliance including corporation tax, VAT and WHT

    * Producing and reviewing Board-level reporting

    * Maintaining strong financial controls across the general ledger, AP and AR

    * Supporting finance transformation, automation and systems improvement

    * Partnering with senior management on financial insight and decision-making

    We’re looking for:

    * ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant

    * 3+ years PQE, ideally practice trained

    * Experience within a complex, multi-entity environment

    * Sector experience within areas such as asset management, leasing, transport, infrastructure or similar would be advantageous

    * Strong UK GAAP / FRS 102 knowledge

    * Good UK tax and statutory reporting experience

    * Experience managing multiple legal entities

    * Strong team leadership and stakeholder management skills

    * Experience of Xero or a similar accounting system

    * Exposure to structured finance would be advantageous

    This would suit someone who enjoys combining technical accounting, team leadership and commercial business partnering within a growing and entrepreneurial environment.

    Please quote reference 52654 when emailing in the first instance: jri@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 Finance and Accountancy.

    Due to the high level of interest we receive for our roles, unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from one of our consultants, you have not been shortlisted for this particular position. Please continue to check our website for other opportunities that may be of interest.

    Senior Finance Manager

  • Accounts Assistant | Crawley | Part-Time

    Location: Crawley (office-based)
    up to 30 hours per week, flexible on how this is worked
    Salary: £28,000 pro rata

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Daily banking and cash handling
    • Processing sales ledger invoices and credit notes
    • Purchase ledger processing and supplier statement reconciliations
    • Ledger transfers and account maintenance
    • Supporting cashflow reporting
    • Monitoring outstanding balances and payments
    • Providing support to the wider finance team
    • Ensuring compliance with company procedures and policies

    Requirements:

    • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
    • Experience with sales ledger, purchase ledger and reconciliations
    • Strong numerical and administrative skills
    • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
    • Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
    • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

    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 Accounts Assistant

  • Alexander Lloyd is partnering an established firm of Accountants based in Surrey who are seeking an experienced and Qualified ACCA/ ACA Audit Manager to join their team.

    Profiles considered include Assistant Manager looking for step up or experienced Audit/ Accounts Manager.

    Dependent on level / experience £50,000-£65,000 per annum

    This role is office based, offers flexible working and a friendly / welcoming environment.

    • You will be responsible for a diverse portfolio of clients focused on delivering audits and associated financial reporting.
    • Oversee the management and preparation of statutory financial accounts and corporate tax computations
    • Working closely with the Senior Management team and external clients you will deliver high quality work and build strong relationships.
    • There is an opportunity to play a significant part in shaping the firms ongoing technological resources.
    • Mentoring, advising and leading juniors in the team
    • Opportunity to get involved with change projects

    This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step out of a high pressured audit environment and join a firm with growth plans but an emphasis on work/life balance.

    The Person

    • Qualified Accountant ACCA/ ACA
    • Current knowledge of UK GAAP
    • Experience gained in an audit firm, with hands on audit experience and accounts preparation experience is essential
    • Professional and personable manner
    • Leadership qualities

    Please quote 52634 when calling at Alexander Lloyd. 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.

    Accounts & Audit Manager

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