Technical Accountant

6 Month Contract With A local Authority

To provide specialist technical accounting and treasury management support, ensuring the delivery of high-quality corporate finance services in accordance with Local Government accounting regulations, CIPFA guidance and statutory requirements.

The postholder will lead on technical accounting matters, treasury forecasting and cash flow modelling, whilst supporting financial planning, financial reporting and compliance with IFRS regulations. A key element of the role will be implementing and maintaining CIPFA Cash Flow Models and ensuring robust treasury management and financial instrument reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on technical accounting matters and provide expert financial advice.
  
• Support the delivery of corporate finance and treasury management functions.
  
• Develop, implement and maintain CIPFA Cash Flow Models.
  
• Lead on cash flow forecasting and treasury forecasting activities.
  
• Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting requirements, including financial instruments.
  
• Support accounting treatment and reporting of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments.
  
• Produce and review technical accounting reports, working papers and reconciliations.
  
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and financial statements.
  
• Provide treasury management analysis, monitoring and reporting.
  
• Monitor cash balances, borrowing requirements and investment activity.
  
• Support budget monitoring and medium-term financial planning activities.
  
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support decision-making.
  
• Develop and maintain complex financial spreadsheets and forecasting models.
  
• Liaise with auditors, finance colleagues and senior stakeholders.
  
• Ensure compliance with CIPFA Codes of Practice and Local Government finance regulations.
  
• Contribute to service improvements and financial process development.
  
• Provide technical support and guidance to finance colleagues where required.
  

Requirements

Essential

• Fully Qualified Accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
  
• Minimum 5 years' Local Government finance experience.
  
• Significant experience in technical accounting and corporate finance.
  
• Experience of treasury management and cash flow forecasting.
  
• Experience implementing and maintaining CIPFA Cash Flow Models.
  
• Strong understanding of:
  • Local Government Accounting
    
  • Treasury Management
    
  • CIPFA Codes of Practice
    
  • IFRS Reporting Standards
    
  • IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
    
  • Financial Modelling
    
  • Statutory Accounts Preparation
    
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  
• Experience developing complex financial models and forecasts.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to interpret and apply technical accounting guidance.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  

Desirable

• Previous Technical Accountant or Treasury Accountant experience within a Local Authority.
  
• Experience supporting external audits.
  
• Experience leading finance system and process improvements.
  
• Knowledge of treasury management systems and financial forecasting tools.
  

Additional Information

• Location: Bromsgrove - Remote Working (Office Attendance Required on First Day for IT Collection)
  
• Hours Per Week: 37 Hours
  
• Payment Frequency: Bi-Weekly Payments