Treasury Accountant

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional governmental body in Birmingham is seeking a Treasury professional to manage cash resources and support financial planning. You will work with the Lead Treasury Accountant on cash flow forecasting, statutory returns, and insightful reports. Key responsibilities include delivering financial support, analyzing proposals, ensuring cash flow accuracy, and maintaining financial systems. Ideal candidates will have relevant accounting experience and strong skills in financial reporting. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in public finance.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme

28 days paid annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Interest-free financing for technology

3 days of paid volunteer leave

Qualifications

• Detail-driven with accounting experience and passion for public finance.
• Ability to work closely with finance teams.
• Skilled in cash flow forecasting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial support to the wider Finance Team.
• Analyse proposals and prepare financial comments for reports.
• Ensure accuracy of the daily cash flow.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts.
• Manage short term cash surpluses or shortfalls.

Skills

Relevant accounting experience

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships

Good knowledge of spreadsheets

Experience of supporting senior managers

Job description

Join WMCA’s Treasury team and play a key role in safeguarding and managing our cash resources, supporting strategic financial planning and investment decisions. You’ll work closely with the Lead Treasury Accountant to deliver accurate cash flow forecasting, prepare statutory returns, and produce insightful reports that shape our Treasury Management Strategy. If you’re detail-driven with strong accounting experience and a passion for public finance, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

What you will be doing.

• Deliver financial support and input to the wider Finance Team during strategic planning processes such as Medium Term Financial Plan and Capital Strategy
• Analyse proposals and prepare financial comments for reports ensuring that they clearly describe the financial consequences of the recommendations with particular emphasis on maintaining value for money throughout WMCA
• Ensure the accuracy of the daily cash flow for WMCA by preparing robust cash flow models and processes to be used as a management tool to aid effective decision making with regard to investments / borrowing and working capital
• Ensure accurate short / medium / long term cash flow forecasts are developed and maintained to aid effective cash planning and borrowing / investment strategies
• Maintain the counterparty list and ensure the effective management of any short term cash surpluses or shortfalls, ensuring that Treasury Management procedures are adhered to at all times
• Ensure the accurate posting of all treasury transactions to the financial system including reconciliation of suspense accounts, and assist in the development of Treasury Management practices
• To demonstrate a thorough understanding of and to adhere to the WMCA Treasury Management Strategy when undertaking treasury tasks
• Ensure that the current capital financing position is accurately reflected within the consolidated Financial Monitoring reports in accordance with defined timescales
• Monitor and report the overall financial position of the nominated area, to ensure that the current position is accurately reflected within the consolidated Financial Monitoring reports in accordance with defined timescales
• Develop robust budget proposals in relation to medium term financial plans for capital financing to be approved by the Lead Treasury Accountant
• Prepare draft Strategy / Mid Year / Out-turn reports for the Lead Treasury Accountant to review and approve

What’s essential.

• Relevant accounting experience
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships across the team and the organisation as a whole
• Good working knowledge of using spreadsheets and experience of using and maintaining computerised financial system
• Experience of working alongside and supporting senior managers

Location.

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

How to apply.

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Salary and benefits.

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days.
• Discounted gym membership, will writing,andmortgage advice.
• An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costcomembership through the WMCA.
• Boundlessunlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts.
• EyeCare Scheme,offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses.

For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

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We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying

Right to Work in the UK

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).