Interim Treasury Accountant

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

Job Opportunity – Interim Treasury Accountant

Location: Southwest London (Hybrid Working)

Rate: DOE P/D £ - Umbrella

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: 6 Months

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the council's treasury management function, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.


• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to maximise investment opportunities whilst maintaining appropriate cash balances.


• Develop and implement investment strategies in line with the Council's Treasury Management Policy.


• Monitor borrowing requirements and ensure compliance with the Prudential Code and treasury management regulations.


• Prepare key treasury reports including the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Mid-Year Review and Annual Treasury Report


• Ensure compliance with the CIPFA Treasury Management Code and other relevant legislation.


• Support the council's VAT function and ensure adherence to relevant financial regulations.


• Liaise with treasury advisers, banks, auditors and other external stakeholders.


• Identify, monitor and mitigate treasury-related risks including interest rate, liquidity and counterparty risks.


• Provide specialist treasury advice and support to finance colleagues and senior stakeholders.

Successful Candidates Will Have

• Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA) or part qualified with significant treasury management experience within the public sector.


• Proven experience managing treasury management activities within a local authority or public sector environment.


• Strong understanding of treasury management principles, cash flow forecasting and investment management.


• Knowledge of the CIPFA Treasury Management Code, Prudential Code and relevant local government finance regulations.


• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and financial modelling capability.


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Experience using treasury management systems would be advantageous.


• Previous experience implementing process improvements within a treasury function is desirable