Assistant Accountant (Maternity Cover)

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension fund organization based in Leeds is seeking an Assistant Accountant for maternity cover. This full-time position requires maintaining ledgers, assisting with monthly reports, and managing treasury processes. Candidates should have experience in finance, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. The company offers various perks including health insurance, professional development opportunities, and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Vitality Health Insurance

Generous holiday allowance of 30 days

Professional Development

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite gym

Qualifications

• Experience working in a finance team, including ledgers and month-end processes.
• Confident managing budgets and cost control.
• Ability to influence at all levels.
• Demonstrates integrity and a sustainable mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ledgers and complete accounts to trial balance.
• Assist in production of monthly reporting packs.
• Manage treasury processes and cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure effective cost control.

Skills

Experience in finance teams

Budget management

Clear communication

Ability to work under pressure

Integrity and collaboration

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with Power Bi

Job description

Overview

Fixed Term Contract: 37.5 hour per week – minimum 12 month contract.

Full time (we welcome flexible working discussions).

An opportunity to make a difference

At Border to Coast our purpose is to make a difference and we’re looking for a keen Assistant Accountant (maternity cover) to join our award-winning team. As a customer-owned and customer-focused organisation, integrity is one of our values, as is our collaborative and sustainable approach. Our focus is to secure the pensions of over a million people who have provided valuable service to their communities and society. We’re the largest UK asset manager outside London or Edinburgh, and we provide innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term.

We are recruiting this role to provide maternity cover within our finance team, ensuring continuity in the delivery of key accounting and reporting responsibilities. This is a critical role that supports our financial operations and contributes to the integrity of our reporting processes. The successful candidate will play an important part in maintaining our high standards during this period, while also having the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation.

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 manage cost control through review and challenge and look 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 in all areas of the business and notify any such risks to your 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
• A generous holiday allowance of 30 days a year, plus bank holidays
• Professional Development including the opportunity to gain fully funded qualifications (e.g. IMC)
• Critical Illness Cover
• Pension scheme
• Stunning Leeds city centre location only a short walk to the train station
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance of 6 times of salary
• Sustainable travel plans and public transport discounts
• Range of discounts for Leeds gyms, shops and restaurants
• Hybrid working
• Onsite gym

There’s also more information about pay and reward, careers at Border to Coast and how we work on our website Careers - Border To Coast - Work With Us

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. We encourage colleagues to progress, be themselves and be their best through both personal and professional development.

If you have a disability, or if 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. Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail]

We’re looking for people with the right values, behaviours, skills and experiences and if you meet some of the role’s criteria and are interested in finding out more about Border to Coast and the team, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Based in Leeds, Border to Coast is the largest LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) pool in the UK. It is owned by 11 Local Government Pension Schemes funds (’Partner Funds’). The Partner Funds represent nearly 3,000 employers and over 1.1 million members.

The Partner Funds are Bedfordshire, Cumbria, Durham, East Riding, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Surrey, Teesside, Tyne and Wear and Warwickshire.

The Partner Funds have c.£65.3bn in investments, of which Border to Coast is directly responsible for the management or oversight of £55.4bn (as of 31 March 2025).

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England Number: 10795539 and Registered Office: 5th Floor, Toronto Square, Toronto Street, Leeds, LS1 2HJ. Further details can be found at https://www.bordertocoast.org.uk.