Treasury Controller - Top UK Debt Issuer

Michael Page; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Treasury Accounting Manager in Reading, UK. In this influential role, you will lead treasury accounting and reporting, manage compliance with IFRS standards, and collaborate closely with senior leadership. Ideal candidates will be ACCA/ACA qualified with significant experience in financial reporting, treasury management, and team leadership, providing an opportunity for profound exposure to strategic decision-making within the UK’s corporate sector.

Benefits

Access to a professional nutritionist

GymPass membership

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Paid time off for fostering

Qualifications

• Strong treasury and financial reporting experience in a complex environment.
• Proficient in Treasury Management Systems.
• Genuine interest in Treasury and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead all treasury accounting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting for interest and debt.

Skills

Treasury accounting experience

Financial reporting expertise

Proficient in Excel

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

Reporting into the Group Treasurer, this is an opportunity to step into a visible, influential role at the heart of one of the UK's largest and most complex corporates.

Client Details

Our client a top corporate debt issuer in the sterling bond market and are one of the most significant corporate users of derivatives in the UK. This role offers unparalleled exposure to large-scale financing, complex instruments and strategic decision-making at the highest level.

Description

Key responsibilities and profile information will be provided to a candidate who can lead treasury accounting and reporting with technical oversight, budgeting, audit liaison and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all treasury accounting and reporting, ensuring complex financial instruments are accurately reflected in interim and annual financial statements with high-quality disclosures.
• Maintain IFRS technical oversight, ensuring compliance and accurate accounting entries across debt, derivatives and intercompany loans within the Treasury Management System.
• Deliver budgeting and forecasting for interest, debt and cash positions, providing clear variance analysis and preparing required regulatory reports.
• Manage half-year and year-end reporting, including preparation of IFRS statements, notes and disclosures for stand-alone and consolidated entities.
• Own the Group Treasury annual budget and periodic forecasts, producing the monthly Treasury reporting pack with actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, preparing judgement papers and supporting efficient audit processes alongside Finance and Tax teams.
• Lead and develop a small team, ensuring strong controls, accurate reporting and high standards across Treasury accounting.

Profile

• ACCA/ACA qualified, with strong treasury and financial reporting experience gained in a complex environment.
• Highly proficient in Excel, with familiarity in Treasury Management Systems and financial platforms such as SAP and HFM.
• Shows a genuine interest in Treasury and an enthusiasm to deepen their technical expertise.
• Comfortable with hands-on delivery, combining accuracy, rigour and strong attention to detail.
• Works collaboratively with Treasury colleagues and wider finance teams, building strong cross-functional relationships.
• A strong communicator and confident team leader, capable of developing effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Job Offer

This role will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Work with a leader in the sterling bond market and one of the most significant corporate users of derivatives in the UK
• Work closely alongside the Group Treasurer on high-profile, business-critical matters
• Gain unparalleled exposure to large-scale financing, complex instruments and strategic decision-making at the highest level

Benefits include:

• Access to a professional nutritionist
• GymPass membership with free fitness programmes and discounted plans nationwide
• Generous pension scheme and life assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity Leave
• Paid time off for fostering, bereavement and neonatal leave