Funding & Treasury Accountant

Funding & Treasury Accountant – 6 Month Contract Location: Rugby Rate: £500.00 per day (Umbrella) Contract: 6 Month Contract Office Attendance: Ideally 2 days per week in the office Pay: Bi-Weekly Summary We are seeking a seasoned Funding & Treasury Accountant to join a Local Authority's finance team on a 6-month contract.

This pivotal role involves managing treasury operations, capital accounting, fixed assets, banking, VAT, and funding activities. The position demands a professional with the expertise and leadership skills necessary to guide the team effectively when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Spearhead Treasury Management operations. Oversee capital accounting and financing needs. Manage fixed asset accounting, including year-end procedures. Conduct bank and cash reconciliations. Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital. Handle Collection Fund accounting. Utilize Agresso for financial reporting and analysis.

Coordinate with external investment and funding bodies. Assist with audit and year-end account processes. Offer technical accounting guidance to the finance team. Provide leadership and support to the broader finance function as necessary. Essential Requirements Requirements: Extensive experience in: Treasury Management Capital Accounting Fixed Asset Accounting VAT Returns Collection Fund Accounting Hands-on experience with Agresso.

Robust technical accounting expertise. Experience collaborating with external funding and investment entities. Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities. Capability to lead and support a comprehensive finance team. Desirable Experience in Local Authority finance.

Qualifications

such as CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent experience. Experience in managing or mentoring finance personnel. Familiarity with year-end close and audit support. What's on Offer? £500.00 per day (Umbrella) 6 Month Contract Bi-Weekly Pay Ideally 2 days per week in the office Senior technical accounting role with leadership duties.

Opportunity to lead treasury, funding, and capital accounting initiatives. Involvement in strategic finance, investment, and funding projects. Suitable for: Treasury Accountants, Funding Accountants, Capital Accountants, Principal Accountants, Technical Accountants, Finance Managers, Senior Management Accountants, and Local Authority Finance Professionals.