Corporate Accountant Treasury

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Maidenhead is seeking a Corporate Accountant Treasury to manage the Financial Control team and oversee income management. The ideal candidate will have a CCAB qualification and experience in Local Government Corporate Finance. This full-time role offers hybrid working and a salary of £48,602 - £53,120 per annum, along with generous benefits including 32 days annual leave and a Local Government Pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

32 days annual leave

Free employee parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• CCAB qualification is essential.
• Experience managing a team in a busy environment.
• Significant experience in Local Government Corporate Finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Financial Control team and oversee income management.
• Ensure daily reconciliations are conducted.
• Deputise for the Head of Financial Operations as needed.

Skills

CCAB qualification

Team management in a high-pressure environment

Effective communication with non-financial colleagues

Local Government Corporate Finance experience

Ability to manage conflicting priorities

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Accountant Treasury to join us!

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £48,602 - £53,120 per annum.


The Role:

This is an exciting time to join our finance team at the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Under new leadership, we are looking to build a world-class finance team to support all our services and navigate the challenging financial environment in which local authorities operate. With the lowest Council Tax of any unitary authority outside of London we have a record of delivering efficiently. However, we cannot stand still and strengthening the finance team so that is fit to meet future demands is a priority.

This role will be responsible for the management of the Financial Control team and will report directly to the Head of Financial Operations. The Financial Control team is responsible for the posting of the income received by the council and ensuring that it is allocated correctly. The position will report directly to the Head of Operational Finance and will deputise for this role at times, especially with regards to the compliance with the treasury management strategy for the council. The position will have overall responsibility for the income management system and will work closely with the financial operations officer in this matter. The role is also responsible for the monthly bank and other control account reconciliations.


Your role will involve:

Having overall responsibility for the income management system, including ensuring that the daily reconciliations are undertaken.
Working with the Head of Financial Operations to ensure that the treasury strategy is adhered to.
Ensuring that all income received, and payments made are recorded in the financial system.
Ensuring that the mandate for the council’s bank and other financial institutions are maintained.
Being responsible for timely production of monthly bank and other control account reconciliations.
Working with the Head of Financial Operations to produce the regular treasury reporting, including the annual Treasury Management Strategy.
Deputising for the Head of Financial Operations in treasury and income management matters.


What we are looking for:

Someone with a CCAB qualification.
Experience in working effectively to deadlines and able to manage conflicting priorities.
Experience in the management of a team in a busy high pressurised environment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels especially with non-financial colleagues.
Ability to demonstrate significant Local Government Corporate Finance experience.
The drive and commitment to plan for and provide an improving, flexible and seamless service to customers.


What we offer:

32 days annual leave
Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance, although there is an expectation of at least one day a week in the office.
Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
Free employee parking close to the offices.
Give As You Earn scheme.
Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.


Interview dates: w/c 1st September 2025

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Jo Cooke Head of Operational Finance on [e-mail]