3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Lead balance sheet control, ensuring all reconciliations are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
  


• Deliver technical accounting expertise in line with CIPFA standards, supporting the preparation of high-quality financial statements.
  


• Oversee income recognition and grant accounting, ensuring transparency and compliance with funding conditions.
  


• Manage organizational cash flow, banking arrangements, and investments to ensure effective liquidity management and treasury compliance.
  


• Monitor and report on treasury performance, providing clear and insightful reporting to senior leadership and relevant committees.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience in financial accounting, balance sheet management, and financial control within a public or regulated environment.
  


• Strong understanding of technical accounting standards, preferably within a local government or public sector context.
  


• Proven experience in treasury management, including cash flow forecasting and investment management.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• CCAB-qualified accountant, or AAT-qualified accounting technician (or equivalent), with significant post-qualification CPD.
  


• Proven ability to successfully deliver the responsibilities outlined in this role.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  


• We work on a bi-weekly schedule.