Senior Accountant (Treasury and Capital)

Caerphilly County Borough Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a Senior Accountant (Treasury and Capital) to oversee Treasury Management operations. You will coordinate capital processes, manage staff, and ensure compliance with financial legislation. The ideal candidate holds a Level 4 financial qualification and has experience in local government finance. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• A relevant Level 4 financial qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales or AAT Level 4.
• Considerable knowledge of local government finance and associated legislation.
• Ability to assess and advise upon legislative changes.
• Experience in staff management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations within the Treasury Management function.
• Coordinate year-end capital process and capital budget preparation.
• Complete Welsh Government and CIPFA returns accurately.

Skills

Knowledge of local government finance

Assessment and advisory skills

Staff management experience

Education

Level 4 financial qualification or AAT Level 4

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Senior Accountant (Treasury and Capital) at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: Permanent, Full Time

Contract Type: 37 hours (7.24 Monday - Friday)

Location: Ty Penallta / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.

Team: Corporate Accountancy

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 and access to training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operations within the Treasury Management function operate in accordance with the Treasury Management Strategy. This includes making decisions on a daily basis to invest funds with external bodies based upon the available cash flows.

The postholder will coordinate the year end capital process, capital budget preparation/monitoring and the provision of the Treasury Management functions (including borrowing and investment). You will assist with all appropriate Welsh Government, CIPFA and similar returns and questionnaires ensuring these returns are completed correctly and within agreed timescales.

Qualifications

• A relevant Level 4 financial qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. Or Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 4.
• Considerable knowledge of local government finance and associated legislation.
• Ability to assess and advise upon the implications of changes in legislative, regulatory and codes of practice.
• Experience of staff management.

Benefits

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

Additional information

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Roberts on 01443 863245 or email [e-mail].

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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