Interim Treasury Accountant

Nationwide

£1/annum

Job Opportunity – Interim Treasury Accountant

Location: Southwest London (Hybrid Working)

Rate: DOE P/D £ - Umbrella

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: 6 Months

Key Responsibilities

Lead on the council's treasury management function, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to maximise investment opportunities whilst maintaining appropriate cash balances.
Develop and implement investment strategies in line with the Council's Treasury Management Policy.
Monitor borrowing requirements and ensure compliance with the Prudential Code and treasury management regulations.
Prepare key treasury reports including the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Mid-Year Review and Annual Treasury Report
Ensure compliance with the CIPFA Treasury Management Code and other relevant legislation.
Support the council's VAT function and ensure adherence to relevant financial regulations.
Liaise with treasury advisers, banks, auditors and other external stakeholders.
Identify, monitor and mitigate treasury-related risks including interest rate, liquidity and counterparty risks.
Provide specialist treasury advice and support to finance colleagues and senior stakeholders.

Successful Candidates Will Have

Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA) or part qualified with significant treasury management experience within the public sector.
Proven experience managing treasury management activities within a local authority or public sector environment.
Strong understanding of treasury management principles, cash flow forecasting and investment management.
Knowledge of the CIPFA Treasury Management Code, Prudential Code and relevant local government finance regulations.
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and financial modelling capability.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience using treasury management systems would be advantageous.
Previous experience implementing process improvements within a treasury function is desirable

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