Location
Esher

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£48,091 - £56,105 (Bar £51,653 on full CCAB qualification)

About the Role
Elmbridge Borough Council’s Finance Team is seeking to second an experienced local government accountant to manage the financial transaction services of the Council. This secondment is for approximately 6 months. Key responsibilities include preparation of the final accounts notes relating to financial instruments, producing working papers, and liaising with the Council’s external auditors. You will also prepare the annual Treasury Management Strategy, manage the Council’s investments and debt in compliance with the strategy, complete monthly VAT returns and reconcile the VAT control account, and prepare and present treasury monitoring reports to the Audit and Standards Committee.

Experience
- Significant experience working within a local government finance team
- Experience of the money market and investments
- Knowledge and experience of completing VAT returns

About you
- Enthusiastic and willing to contribute to a strong team environment
- Proven oral and written communication skills

Qualifications
- Full or part CCAB qualification
- Working knowledge of the CIPFA Code of Practice