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.