Treasury & Accountant Manager

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority Sout West of London to appoint an Interim Treasury & Exchequer Services Manager to oversee the Council's treasury operations and key financial services functions.

This is a senior interim role responsible for managing treasury activities alongside core exchequer services including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Insurance.

Rate: per day
Contract length: 3-6 months initially
Full-time
Hybrid working
Start: ASAP / subject to notice

The successful candidate will lead the Council's treasury management activities while overseeing the delivery of key operational finance services.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing the Council's treasury operations including investments, borrowing and cashflow forecasting.

• Maintaining strong treasury management policies in line with CIPFA Treasury Management Code requirements.

• Monitoring liquidity and managing the Council's investment portfolio.

• Providing treasury advice to senior management and supporting reporting to committees.

• Acting as System Administrator for the Council's Treasury Management System.

• Supporting the production of the Statement of Accounts, including working papers and disclosures.

• Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Insurance functions.

• Managing and developing the Exchequer Services team.

• Ensuring robust financial controls and compliance with statutory and professional standards.

You will ideally have:

• CCAB or AAT professional qualification (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• Strong experience in Local Authority treasury management.

• Knowledge of CIPFA Treasury Management and Prudential Codes.

• Experience supporting Statement of Accounts and external audit processes.

• Experience managing transactional finance teams such as AP, AR or Payroll.

If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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