Treasury & Financial Accountant

Hybrid in the UK·Added 11 days ago (last checked 4 Oct)

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Michael Page UK

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Overview

Salary: £163,787 - £200,184 a year
Work mode: Hybrid, the UK
Contract: Temporary contract

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Daily rate of £630 to £770, dependent on the level of experience.
Opportunity to work in the Greater London.
Temporary position offering flexibility and a chance to make an impact.

The role

As an Interim Treasury & Financial Accountant in the Public Sector, you'll oversee Treasury operations, ensuring the smooth management of budgets, reporting, and compliance. You will be asked to take on adhoc finance tasks, so a versatile mindset is essential

What you'll do

Lead on cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to optimise investment opportunities
Develop and implement investment strategies aligned with the Council's Treasury Management Policy.
Prepare statutory treasury reports, including the Treasury Management Strategy Statement (TMSS), mid-year review, and annual report.
Ensure compliance with the CIPFA Treasury Management Code and other relevant legislation.
Support the Council's VAT function, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with treasury activities, including interest rate risk and counterparty risk.
To undertake other duties which may arise or as may be delegated from time to time, commensurate with the skills required for this post.
To deliver services effectively, the council requires a degree of flexibility from its workforce, whereby staff are required to perform work not specifically specified on their job description to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services subject to the needs of the business.

Summary

Interim Treasury & Financial Accountant 6 Month Contract - Hybrid Role
Immediate Start Day Rate £600-750

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Manager will have:

A professional qualification in accounting or finance, such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
Strong Treasury experience in Local Government.
Proficiency in financial systems and tools.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Solid understanding of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements.

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.

Industry: Staffing
Website: michaelpage.co.uk

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About the company & team

Public Sector organisation operating just outside London.

Additional information

If you're interested in this role, and you have proven experience in Local Government, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

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