Interim Capital/Treasury Accountant

G2 Recruitment Group Limited; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government client is seeking an Interim Capital/Treasury Accountant in the West Midlands for a 6-month contract. The candidate will support capital accounting and treasury management during critical financial cycles, ensuring compliance with local authority standards. Applicants must be qualified accountants with experience in capital accounting and treasury management, including cash flow forecasting. The role offers a hybrid work model with one office day per week, starting mid to late January and pays between £400 and £550 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong local authority accounting standards knowledge.
• Experience in public sector capital accounting and year-end processes.
• Demonstrable treasury management expertise in cash flow forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim support for capital accounting and treasury management.
• Assist with year-end close for capital accounts.
• Manage treasury activities like cash flow forecasting and short-term borrowing.
• Support budget setting and financial planning with accurate projections.
• Ensure timely completion of statutory returns and compliance reports.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent)

Strong technical knowledge of local authority accounting standards

Treasury management expertise

Experience with capital accounting in public sector

Job description

Job Opportunity! - Interim Capital/Treasury Accountant - West Midlands

A local government client of mine in the West Midlands are currently on the lookout for a Capital/Treasury Accountant to join their team on an interim basis.

Contract Duration: 6 Months +
Rate: £400 - £550 (depending on experience)
Hybrid: X1 day per week in office preference (could maybe consider remote)
Start Date: Mid to Late January.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide interim support for capital accounting and treasury management during a critical financial cycle.
• Assist with year-end close for capital accounts, ensuring compliance with CIPFA Code and IFRS standards.
• Manage treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, shortterm borrowing/lending, and investment monitoring.
• Support budget setting and mediumterm financial planning, delivering accurate capital financing projections.
• Ensure timely completion of statutory returns and compliance reports, including Prudential Indicators and governance requirements.

Candidates Must

• Be a qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with strong technical knowledge of local authority accounting standards (CIPFA Code, IFRS).
• Have proven experience in capital accounting within a public sector or local authority environment, including yearend processes and statutory reporting.
• Be able to demonstrable treasury management expertise, covering cash flow forecasting, borrowing/lending, and investment compliance with Prudential Code.
• Have a strong understanding of local government financial frameworks, including MRP calculations, capital financing, and budget setting.

If you match the above criteria and are interested then please don't hesitate to reach out and send me your CV or call me on (phone number removed)