Hybrid Interim Treasury Lead – Local Authority

G2 Recruitment Group Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Interim Treasury Accountant position is based in Southwest London with hybrid working. The role leads the council’s treasury function, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective cash management during a 6-month contract.

Key tasks include forecasting cash flow, developing investment strategies, and producing critical treasury reports under CIPFA guidance. Strong experience in public sector treasury and stakeholder liaison is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant or part qualified with treasury experience in public sector.
• Experience with treasury planning and regulatory frameworks such as CIPFA codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead treasury management function and regulatory compliance.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Develop and implement investment strategies aligned with policy.
• Monitor borrowing and Prudential Code compliance.
• Prepare key treasury reports (TMSS, Mid-Year Review, Annual Treasury Report).
• Ensure CIPFA Treasury Management Code compliance and related legislation.
• Support VAT function and regulatory adherence.
• Liaise with advisers, banks and auditors.
• Identify and mitigate treasury risks (rates, liquidity, counterparty).
• Provide treasury advice to finance colleagues and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Treasury management

Cash flow forecasting

Investment management

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Public sector treasury

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA) or part qualified with treasury experience

Tools

Treasury management systems

Job description

The Interim Treasury Accountant position is based in Southwest London with hybrid working. The role leads the council’s treasury function, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective cash management during a 6-month contract.

Key tasks include forecasting cash flow, developing investment strategies, and producing critical treasury reports under CIPFA guidance. Strong experience in public sector treasury and stakeholder liaison is essential for success.