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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed