Assistant Accountant (Maternity Cover)
Fixed Term Contract: 37.5 hours per week, minimum 12 month contract. Full time (flexible working discussions).An opportunity to make a difference.
At Border to Coast our purpose is to make a difference. We are a customer‑owned, customer‑focused organisation dedicated to securing the pensions of over a million people. We are the largest UK asset manager outside London and Edinburgh, providing innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term.
This role provides maternity cover within our finance team, ensuring continuity in the delivery of key accounting and reporting responsibilities. You will support our financial operations and contribute to the integrity of our reporting processes.
The Role
* Maintain the ledgers and complete accounts to trial balance.
* Assist in the production of monthly reporting packs, including balance sheet reconciliations.
* Manage 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, recognise risks across the business and notify the People Manager and Operational Risk Manager.
About You
* Experience working in a finance team, including ledgers, banking and month‑end processes.
* Confident managing budgets and cost control across business functions.
* Clear communication and the ability to influence at all levels.
* Works well under pressure, meets deadlines without compromising quality.
* Demonstrates integrity, collaboration and a sustainable mindset.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Comfortable using relevant IT systems and tools; desirable experience with Power BI.
Why Join Border to Coast
* Vitality Health Insurance for all employees.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Generous holiday allowance of 30 days a year, plus bank holidays.
* Professional Development – fully funded qualifications (e.g. IMC).
* Critical Illness Cover.
* Pension scheme.
* Location: Leeds city centre, short walk to train station.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Life Assurance of 6× salary.
* Sustainable travel plans and public transport discounts.
* Discounts for Leeds gyms, shops and restaurants.
* Hybrid working.
* Onsite gym.
Additional Information
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, we can discuss reasonable adjustments to support your performance during the selection process.
Border to Coast is the largest Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) pool in the UK, owned by 11 local government pension schemes. It manages approximately £55.4 bn of investments (as of March 2025) and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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