Technical Accountant (Capital & Treasury)

£500 per day | Inside IR35

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37 hours per week
6-Month Contract (May November 2026)
Fully Remote Available
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Technical Accountant to support a busy local authority finance team on a 6-month contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional with strong capital and treasury experience to play a key role in delivering statutory financial reporting, treasury management, and budget support.
The Role
You will work closely with senior finance leaders to support the delivery of key financial functions, including final accounts, treasury operations, and capital programme management.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the preparation of Statement of Accounts and year-end processes
Managing treasury functions, including cashflow forecasting and investment/borrowing decisions
Producing treasury reports, including Prudential Indicators
Maintaining fixed asset and grants registers
Supporting capital budget coordination and monitoring
Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and financial regulations
Completing statutory financial and government returns
Carrying out reconciliations and variance analysis
Liaising with auditors, advisors, and internal stakeholders
This role also involves contributing to financial planning and advising on technical accounting matters as required. xwzovoh
About You
We are looking for a candidate with:
Experience in local authority finance
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
Proven experience in treasury management and cashflow management
Experience with budget preparation and financial returns
Strong Excel and financial systems skills
Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Full or part CCAB qualification (or equivalent) or AAT qualified
Experience with financial systems such as Tech One (or similar) is desirable.
Whats on Offer
£500 per day (Inside IR35)
Fully remote working available
Mileage paid at 45p per mile (if travel required)
Immediate start with a high-impact role
If you are an experienced Technical Accountant looking for your next contract within the public sector, wed love to hear from you.