Funding & Treasury Accountant

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Funding & Treasury Accountant to join a Local Authority's finance team on a 6-month contract.

This pivotal role involves managing treasury operations, capital accounting, fixed assets, banking, VAT, and funding activities.

The position demands a professional with the expertise and leadership skills necessary to guide the team effectively when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead Treasury Management operations.
• Oversee capital accounting and financing needs.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including year-end procedures.
• Conduct bank and cash reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital.
• Handle Collection Fund accounting.
• Utilize Agresso for financial reporting and analysis.
• Coordinate with external investment and funding bodies.
• Assist with audit and year-end account processes.
• Offer technical accounting guidance to the finance team.
• Provide leadership and support to the broader finance function as necessary.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in:
• Treasury Management
• Capital Accounting
• Fixed Asset Accounting
• VAT Returns
• Collection Fund Accounting
• Hands-on experience with Agresso.
• Robust technical accounting expertise.
• Experience collaborating with external funding and investment entities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Capability to lead and support a comprehensive finance team.

Desirable

• Experience in Local Authority finance.
• Qualifications such as CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in managing or mentoring finance personnel.
• Familiarity with year-end close and audit support.

What's on Offer?

• £500.00 per day (Umbrella)
• 6 Month Contract
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Ideally 2 days per week in the office
• Senior technical accounting role with leadership duties.
• Opportunity to lead treasury, funding, and capital accounting initiatives.
• Involvement in strategic finance, investment, and funding projects.
• Suitable for: Treasury Accountants, Funding Accountants, Capital Accountants, Principal Accountants, Technical Accountants, Finance Managers, Senior Management Accountants, and Local Authority Finance Professionals.