Funding and Treasury Officer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Rugby - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3-Month Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

The purpose of this role is to actively engage in accounting and financial activities related to Funding and Treasury Management. The position provides support and guidance to the Lead Accountant and Technical and Finance Manager on technical accounting matters. Additionally the role assists the Financial Services Team in offering financial advice and support on all aspects of financial activity from initial draft budget preparation to the completion of final accounts for audit.

Responsibilities

Build strong working relationships with external funding advisors treasury advisors and Collection Fund stakeholders.
Support the annual budget setting process focusing on corporate funding and the Collection Fund and produce the medium-term financial plan in compliance with legislative requirements and accounting standards.
Assist Lead Accountants with the annual Council Tax Setting process including Parish Precepts Special Expenses and the Council Tax Resolution.
Aid in the budget monitoring process with responsibility for corporate funding Collection Fund and Treasury Management and produce Finance and Performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Contribute to Committee/Cabinet/Senior Management team reporting supporting the review of financial implications to enable informed decisions by the Senior Management team and members.
Support the Collection Fund year-end accounting of Council Tax & Business Rates ensuring transactions comply with statutory requirements.

Essential Experience

Extensive knowledge and at least three years of experience in a professional finance environment preferably within the public sector.
Proficiency in using a financial management system to produce budget reports annual accounts and financial statements in accordance with the CIPFA Accounting Code of Practice.
Expertise in Treasury Management and Collection Fund Accounting.

Essential Qualifications

Minimum of AAT qualification (or equivalent).
Must be a fully qualified member of one of the five accountancy institutes in CCAB or CIMA preferably CIPFA.

Additional Information

Working hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Town Hall Evreux Way Rugby CV21 2RR
Hybrid working with ideally 2-3 days in the office.

The role closes soon apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The purpose of this role is to take an active role for accounting and other financial activities relating to Funding and Treasury Management activities in addition providing support and guidance to the Lead Accountant and Technical and Finance Manager on technical accounting addition the post is also to assist the Financial Services Team to provide financial advice and assistance on all aspects of financial activity from initial draft budget preparation to the completion of final accounts for audit.

Required Education:

Minimum of AAT qualification (or other equivalent qualification).Must be a fully qualified member of one of the five accountancy institutes in CCAB or CIMA preferably CIPFA

3-Month Contract with a Local AuthoritySummaryThe purpose of this role is to actively engage in accounting and financial activities related to Funding and Treasury Management. The position provides support and guidance to the Lead Accountant and Technical and Finance Manager on technical accounting ...