Casual Finance Officer

Job Introduction

West Yorkshire Pension Fund is a leading Local Government Pension Fund and one of the UK largest pension funds, based in Bradford. Due to our increasing Shared Service with other pension funds we require a Finance Officer to join our small, friendly team based in Aldermanbury House in Bradford City Centre.

The Casual Finance Officer’s role is a varied one, where your skills and versatility will be utilised to support our Finance Officers. A key part of the Casual Finance Officer’s role will be support a number of varied financial services duties within the Pension Fund, with opportunities to progress into a permanent position. Full training will be provided.

Key duties include:

When required, you will support the Finance Team by undertaking:

• Posting pensions contributions to members’ records
• Reconciling employers monthly contribution payments to members’ records
• Daily accounting for the general ledger (data entry, Journals)

The Ideal Candidate:

• 5 grade A to C GCSEs including Maths and English
• Previous experience in working in a finance environment is desirable
• Quick learner and adaptable
• Able to use MS Office and IT systems
• Versatile and adaptable, willing to undertake an array of basic financial tasks
• Excellent customer communication skills, be an excellent team player, and able to multi-task
• High level of self-motivation and use of initiative

A basic disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Abid Yaqoob on 07812490730 or email abid.yaqoob@wypf.org.uk

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf

Equal Opportunities 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

 The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.