Technical Accountant

This is a remote position.

6 month contract role with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• The Technical Accountant (Treasury and Capital) will support the Chief Accountant in delivering key financial services for Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council.

• The role focuses on treasury management, capital accounting, cash-flow management, and the preparation of statutory accounts and financial returns.

• The postholder will also oversee fixed asset and grants registers, contribute to budget setting and financial planning, and supervise two Business Support Technician Apprentices.

• This is a 6-month contract (inside IR35), with the flexibility to be fully remote.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Support preparation of the Statement of Accounts, including outturn and variance analysis.

• Manage the Treasury Management function, including borrowing and investment activities.

• Prepare treasury budgets, accounts, and Prudential Indicators.

• Maintain and update daily cash-flow positions for both councils.

• Lead on capital accounting, including capital budgets and capital outturn reporting.

• Maintain Fixed Asset and Grants Registers accurately and in a timely manner.

• Complete financial and statistical returns for central government submission.

• Ensure ledger compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

• Assist in budget preparation and Medium-Term Financial Planning.

• Liaise with auditors, treasury advisors, brokers, and banking partners.

• Monitor financial risks and emerging issues, advising senior finance leadership.

• Supervise and support junior staff (apprentices).

• Ensure timely completion of reconciliations and financial controls.

• Provide financial advice to internal stakeholders across the organisation.

Skills/Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent CCAB)

• Strong experience in local authority accounting

• In-depth knowledge of treasury management and capital accounting

• Proven experience managing cash-flow and financial planning

• Experience of budget preparation and financial monitoring

• Knowledge of final accounts closedown processes (desirable)

• Experience completing financial/statistical returns

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Familiarity with Tech One (or similar financial systems) – desirable

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills (able to explain financial matters to non-finance stakeholders)

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Additional Information:

• Bi-Weekly Payments.

• Contract: 6 months (04/05/2026 – 06/11/2026).

• Hours: 37 per week (09:00 – 17:30).

• Location: Fully remote working available.

• Reporting to: Chief Accountant.

• Responsible for: 2 Business Support Technician Apprentices.