Payroll/Pension Reconciliations - SF Recruitment : Job Details

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Pension Reconciliation Assistant to join a busy finance team in Coventry for a fixed-term 8-week assignment maybe longer. This role will primarily involve handling a high volume of pension data and ensuring accurate reconciliation of records. Key Responsibilities: Carry out pension contribution and payment reconciliations Investigate and resolve data discrepancies between internal systems and third-party providers Prepare and present reconciliation reports for internal and external review Collaborate with payroll, HR, and pension providers to obtain and verify data Maintain detailed and audit-ready records throughout the assignment ? Requirements: Solid experience in pension reconciliations or similar financial data work Advanced Excel skills are essential, including the confident use of: Pivot tables VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP Data sorting, filtering, and cross-referencing High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines