Assistant Accountant (Maternity Cover)
Border To Coast Pensions Partnership is looking for an experienced assistant accountant to provide maternity cover within our finance team. The role will support our financial operations and contribute to the integrity of our reporting processes during this period.
Responsibilities
* Maintain the ledgers and complete accounts to trial balance
* Assist in the production of the monthly reporting packs, including balance sheet reconciliations
* Manage the treasury processes and cash flow forecasting
* Manage the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes with timely notification of any issues
* Effectively manage cost control through review and challenge
* Work with other business functions to improve processes and policies
* Provide wider assistance to the Finance Team including payroll, VAT, forecasting and project work
* Identify risks in own area of responsibility and notify any such risks to the People Manager and the Operational Risk Manager
Qualifications
* Has experience working in a finance team, including ledgers, banking, and month‑end processes
* Is confident managing budgets and cost control across business functions
* Communicates clearly and can influence at all levels
* Works well under pressure and meets deadlines without compromising quality
* Demonstrates integrity, collaboration, and a sustainable mindset
* Has strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Is comfortable using relevant IT systems and tools, desirable experience with Power Bi
Benefits
* Vitality Health Insurance for all employees
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 30 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
* Professional Development with fully funded qualifications (e.g. IMC)
* Critical Illness Cover
* Pension scheme
* Leeds city centre location short walk to train station
* Cycle to work scheme
* Life Assurance (6× salary)
* Sustainable travel plans
* Discounts for Leeds gyms, shops and restaurants
* Hybrid working
* Onsite gym
We welcome applications from people of all experience levels and backgrounds and value diversity of thought. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace, ensuring that colleagues maintain a work life balance. If you have a disability, or you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we would be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to our processes for you.
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