3 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
* You will assist the Treasury Accountant with the Treasury Management activities of the Council, managing between £70 million and £100 million of investments and the Budget for related costs. Assist the Treasury Accountant with overseeing reconciliations and controls within the Team. To assist the Treasury Accountant in the provision of financial information to the Head of Service, Corporate Group Accountant, Team Heads and budget holders in respect of those services within the postholder’s responsibilities. To assist in the management of the Council’s Treasury activities and Cash Book including reconciliation with the Council’s Bank Accounts. To assist in the management of the VAT activities of the Council.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Assist with the provision of monthly and quarterly revenue monitoring information for those services within the postholder’s area of responsibility for inclusion within the Corporate Monitoring arrangements for presentation to the relevant Committee or Group.
* Reconcile the postages control account.
* Assist in the preparation of the Final Accounts for those services within the postholder’s area of responsibility in accordance with approved timescales.
* Assist in maintaining an appropriate coding structure on the General Ledger.
* Assist in the preparation of treasury monitoring information for presentation to the Audit and Standards Committee in accordance with the approved timescales.
* Assist in the completion of monthly VAT returns and reconciliation of the VAT control account.
* Assist in providing payroll services to the Council.
Essential Experience Required
* Knowledge/experience of Local Authority Accounting.
* Experience in the preparation and monitoring of budgets.
* Experience in analysis of complex financial data.
* Knowledge/experience of Local Authority Treasury Management, and/or VAT.
Essential Qualification Required
* Minimum Grade A-C GCSE or Equivalent
* Be a qualified AAT or equivalent
Additional Requirements
* Basic DBS is required.
* Location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, United Kingdom
* Working Hours: 36 hours per week
Application Deadline: 27th Aug 2025
Additional Information: The role closes on 27th Aug 2025, apply ASAP.
Requirements
Requirements
* Knowledge/experience of Local Authority Accounting
* Experience in the preparation and monitoring of budgets
* Experience in analysis of complex financial data
* Knowledge/experience of Local Authority Treasury Management, and/or VAT