Technical Accountant

Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Location:

Worcestershire - UK

Daily Salary: £ 629 - 629

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Required Skills:

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.

Required Education:

Will need to be a fully qualified i.e CIPFA/CEMA/ACA

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 t...