Interim Treasury Accountant

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