We are looking to appoint a Senior Accountancy Assistant on a permanent basis within the Pension Fund.
This post is to provide dedicated direct financial support to the Durham County Council Pension Fund and will be based within the wider Pension Fund Team.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Our Finance team plays a vital role in effective management of the Pension Fund, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting and supporting the long-term security of members’ benefits.
Working within the Pension Finance function, you will have the opportunity to expand your professional expertise, apply financial processing and reconciliation skills, and support continuous improvement across the service.
As a Senior Accountancy Assistant, you will gain exposure to a wide range of duties, including but not limited to:
- Maintaining the Pension Fund cashbook
- Ledger coding of bank transactions
- Completing key reconciliations
- Assisting with the closure of the Pension Fund accounts
- The provision of information to the Pension Fund actuary and internal/external audit.
- Working closely with external stakeholders to resolve employer contribution queries
- Supporting and mentoring the Accountancy Assistant, to ensure financial transactions are coded accurately and promptly to the ledger.
We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and a willingness to learn and develop within a busy finance environment.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
To be actively studying for Level 4 of the Association of Accounting Technicians or NVQ Level 4 equivalent relevant qualification.
Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held week commencing 31st August 2026.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable.
Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
Company: Durham County Council
Salary: £30,024 to £33,699 p.a. (Grade 7) pay award pending
Location: Durham, Durham
Sector: Education
Job Role: Teaching Assistant
Senior Accountancy Assistant in North East employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Kirklees Metropolitan Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment for Childcare Lawyers in Northallerton. With hybrid working options and a strong commitment to employee growth, the council fosters a culture of collaboration and professional development, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in children's services.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
