Group Treasury Accountant

Michael Page; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a Treasury Accountant to own treasury accounting and reporting across cash, debt, FX and derivatives. You will deliver insightful forecasts, hedge accounting compliance and support audits.

Working with Group Finance and Treasury leadership, you will drive process improvements, prepare monthly treasury P&L and budgets, and help deliver consolidated statements and robust controls.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Independent worker with ability to manage priorities.
• Collaborative team player with continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own treasury accounting and reporting across cash, debt, FX and derivatives.
• Deliver forecasting and variance analysis on treasury performance.
• Lead hedge accounting activities including testing and reserve accounting.
• Act as treasury contact for external auditors and support audits.
• Prepare monthly treasury P&L, including interest and FX movements.
• Produce Group interest budgets, forecasts and variance reporting.
• Support preparation of Group consolidated and treasury statements.
• Maintain treasury accounting policies, controls and documentation.
• Partner with Treasury and Finance to account for FX exposures.
• Lead process improvements across treasury operations and reporting.
• Support ad hoc rating agency reporting.

Education

ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA

ACT qualification / studying

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lead treasury accounting, reporting and hedge accounting activities. Deliver insightful analysis, supporting audits and financial statements, managing FX and risk exposures; driving process improvements across treasury operations.

Client Details

Our client operates a sophisticated, centralised treasury function supporting a large international business.

They are looking for a Treasury Accountant to join the team, taking ownership of treasury accounting and reporting activities across cash, debt, foreign exchange and derivatives.

Working closely with Group Finance and Treasury leadership, the role will play a key part in delivering accurate reporting, hedge accounting compliance and treasury process improvements.

Description

• Own treasury-related accounting and reporting activities across cash, debt, FX and derivatives.
• Deliver insightful reporting, forecasting and variance analysis on treasury performance.
• Lead treasury and hedge accounting activities, including hedge effectiveness testing and cash flow hedge reserve accounting.
• Act as the key treasury contact for external auditors and support all treasury-related audit requirements.
• Prepare and analyse monthly treasury P&L, including interest expense and foreign exchange movements.
• Produce Group interest budgets, forecasts and associated variance reporting.
• Support the preparation of Group consolidated and treasury company financial statements.
• Maintain and enhance treasury accounting policies, controls and documentation.
• Partner with Treasury colleagues and wider Finance teams to identify, assess and account for FX exposures.
• Lead process improvement initiatives across treasury operations, systems and reporting.
• Support ad hoc analysis includingr ating agency reporting.

Profile

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant, with ACT qualification or currently studying towards ACT.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS 9, treasury accounting and hedge accounting principles.
• SAP or other financial consolidation and reporting system experience is advantageous.
• Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical treasury and accounting concepts to a range of stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable and willing to take ownership of additional projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative team player with a hands‑on approach and continuous improvement mindset.

Job Offer

Salary ranging from £75,000 to £85,000, dependent on the level of experience.

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.