Treasury Controller - Top UK Debt Issuer

Page Personnel; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate finance recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Treasury Manager to lead treasury accounting and reporting. You'll ensure compliance with IFRS standards and manage complex financial instruments. The role requires an ACCA or ACA qualification and strong experience in financial reporting. As part of a prominent corporate user of derivatives, you'll gain exposure to large-scale financing and strategic decision-making. Benefits include fitness memberships and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Access to a professional nutritionist

GymPass membership

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong treasury and financial reporting experience in a complex environment.
• Shows genuine interest in Treasury and willingness to enhance technical expertise.
• Ability to work collaboratively with finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all treasury accounting and reporting for financial statements.
• Maintain IFRS technical oversight and compliance.
• Deliver budgeting and forecasting for cash positions.

Skills

Treasury accounting

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Communication

Team leadership

Education

ACCA / ACA qualification

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

Key Highlights

• Working alongside the Group Treasurer on business‑critical matters
• Opportunity to work with a top corporate debt issuer in the sterling bond market

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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.

What's on 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