Snr Accountant; Treasury & Transactions

Snr Accountant

Location: Runnymede Civic Centre, Station Road, Addlestone, KT152AH

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 9+ Months

Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00

Pay Rate: £25.93 Per Hour

Job : OR22885

• Deliver daily, monthly and quarterly treasury operations in line with Council policy.
• Implement the Council's Treasury Management Strategy and provide advice to senior management.
• Maintain cash flow and manage investments in line with approved strategies.
• Prepare and update short-term and medium-term cash flow forecasts.
• Maintain effective banking arrangements and relationships.
• Monitor credit risk and apply approved credit limits.
• Act as System Administrator for the Treasury Management System, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Produce treasury reports for management and committees in line with CIPFA requirements.
• Complete monthly cash control reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

• Lead the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll functions.
• Ensure all income and payments are processed accurately and allocated correctly in the ledger.
• Oversee reconciliation and control of creditor and debtor balances.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, statutory requirements and internal controls.

• Arrange and maintain appropriate insurance cover for the Council.
• Manage relationships with insurers and brokers.
• Oversee claims handling processes.
• Allocate insurance costs accurately to relevant service areas.

• Contribute to the preparation of the Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance with legislation and professional standards.
• Provide clear financial advice and costings to senior management and committees.
• Support the Corporate Head of Finance at meetings and projects.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate information and documentation.

• Manage and develop the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll teams.
• Conduct appraisals, set objectives and support staff development.
• Maintain up-to-date procedure notes and promote continuous improvement.
• Support workforce planning and recruitment where required.

• Strong experience in treasury management within a public sector or similar environment.
• Knowledge of CIPFA Treasury Management Code and relevant financial regulations.
• Experience managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll services.
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams.
• Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills.
• Experience preparing or contributing to statutory accounts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience working within local government.
• Experience managing insurance arrangements and claims.
• Experience using a Treasury Management System.