Interim Capital/Treasury Accountant

Job Opportunity! – Interim Capital/Treasury Accountant – West Midlands

A local government client of mine in the West Midlands are currently on the lookout for a Capital/Treasury Accountant to join their team on an interim basis.

Contract Duration: 6 Months +

Rate: £400 - £550 (depending on experience)

Hybrid: X1 day per week in office preference (could maybe consider remote)

Start Date: Mid to Late January.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide interim support for capital accounting and treasury management during a critical financial cycle.

* Assist with yearend close for capital accounts, ensuring compliance with CIPFA Code and IFRS standards.

* Manage treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, shortterm borrowing/lending, and investment monitoring.

* Support budget setting and mediumterm financial planning, delivering accurate capital financing projections.

* Ensure timely completion of statutory returns and compliance reports, including Prudential Indicators and governance requirements.

Candidates Must:

* Be a qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with strong technical knowledge of local authority accounting standards (CIPFA Code, IFRS).

* Have proven experience in capital accounting within a public sector or local authority environment, including yearend processes and statutory reporting.

* Be able to demonstrable treasury management expertise, covering cash flow forecasting, borrowing/lending, and investment compliance with Prudential Code.

* Have a strong understanding of local government financial frameworks, including MRP calculations, capital financing, and budget setting.

If you match the above criteria and are interested then please don't hesitate to reach out and send me your CV or call me on (phone number removed)