Senior Accountant - Treasury & Transactions

My Local Government client is looking to recruit a permanent Senior Accountant to join them with a focus on Treasury and Transactions. Reporting into the Head of Finance, your role will be to - Carry out the Council's treasury activities ensuring they are managed effectively and in accordance with the established Treasury policy and procedures; This includes treasury advice to senior management and implementation of Council's Treasury strategies. You will also manage the exchequer services teams to ensure that the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll processes are operating effectively whilst adhering to the established procedures and controls. This includes associated accounting, reporting and disclosures.

Day to day you will carry out the treasury requirements of the Council and supervise the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Insurance and Payroll processes on a daily basis. Specifically, this role is accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to all Treasury and Exchequer services.

To be considered for the role you will need to be a part qualified or qualified accountant with knowledge of the CIPFA Prudential and Treasury Management Codes of Practice as well as an understanding of IFRS & Financial Instruments. You will need previous Local Government treasury management experience also.

The role is being offered on a permanent basis with 2 days in the office and at salary range of £41,500 to £50,500 (pay award pending).