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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Addlestone. Are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their organisation.

Job Role: Senior Accountant
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 9 months (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Addlestone, Surrey  
Office Based/Hybrid: 3 days in the office
Rate of Pay: £33.88 p/h umbrella

Purpose:
Managing Treasury and Exchequer Services is crucial for maintaining a healthy cash flow and ensuring financial stability of the Council. The purpose of this role is to carry out the Council’s treasury operations and manage the Exchequer Services section involved in provision of comprehensive set of financial operations services to the Council and its companies, e.g. Treasury, Insurance, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out the Council’s treasury activities ensuring they are managed effectively and in accordance with the established Treasury policy and procedures; This includes treasury advice to senior management and implementation of Council’s Treasury strategies.   
• Manage the Exchequer services teams to ensure that the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll processes are operating effectively whilst adhering to the established procedures and controls. This includes associated accounting, reporting and disclosures.      
• Maintain a fit for purpose banking infrastructure, banking mandate and efficient banking relationships.   
• Liaise with the Council’s treasury advisors, engage credit assessment application companies and apply industry practice to monitor and assess credit limits, as required.
• Support the Corporate Head of Finance at committees, working parties and project teams by attending meetings and providing financial evaluations, costings and advice to enable decisions to be made that assist in the achievement of the aims of these groups   

Job Requirements:

• At least 3 years experience post qualification in local government
• At least 3 years experience of treasury management 
• Qualified member of AAT (or equivalent) with full membership

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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