This is a remote position.
6 month contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• The Technical Accountant (Treasury and Capital) will support the Chief Accountant in delivering key financial services for Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council.
• The role focuses on treasury management, capital accounting, cash-flow management, and the preparation of statutory accounts and financial returns.
• The postholder will also oversee fixed asset and grants registers, contribute to budget setting and financial planning, and supervise two Business Support Technician Apprentices.
• This is a 6-month contract (inside IR35), with the flexibility to be fully remote.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Support preparation of the Statement of Accounts, including outturn and variance analysis.
• Manage the Treasury Management function, including borrowing and investment activities.
• Prepare treasury budgets, accounts, and Prudential Indicators.
• Maintain and update daily cash-flow positions for both councils.
• Lead on capital accounting, including capital budgets and capital outturn reporting.
• Maintain Fixed Asset and Grants Registers accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete financial and statistical returns for central government submission.
• Ensure ledger compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Assist in budget preparation and Medium-Term Financial Planning.
• Liaise with auditors, treasury advisors, brokers, and banking partners.
• Monitor financial risks and emerging issues, advising senior finance leadership.
• Supervise and support junior staff (apprentices).
• Ensure timely completion of reconciliations and financial controls.
• Provide financial advice to internal stakeholders across the organisation.
Skills/Experience:
• Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent CCAB)
• Strong experience in local authority accounting
• In-depth knowledge of treasury management and capital accounting
• Proven experience managing cash-flow and financial planning
• Experience of budget preparation and financial monitoring
• Knowledge of final accounts closedown processes (desirable)
• Experience completing financial/statistical returns
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Familiarity with Tech One (or similar financial systems) – desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (able to explain financial matters to non-finance stakeholders)
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Additional Information:
• Bi-Weekly Payments.
• Contract: 6 months (04/05/2026 – 06/11/2026).
• Hours: 37 per week (09:00 – 17:30).
• Location: Fully remote working available.
• Reporting to: Chief Accountant.
• Responsible for: 2 Business Support Technician Apprentices.