Treasury Accountant: Public Finance Cash Flow Strategy

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

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.