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Interim Treasury Management/ VAT Specialist - Local Government
Location: Midlands
Contract length: 6-9 months
Hybrid Working
Day rate: Flexible, dependant on experience
Our local authority client is seeking interim support for key finance functions. They are open to one full-time candidate covering multiple areas or two part-time candidates specialising in Treasury Management or VAT. Candidates with financial closedown experience to support the Corporate Accountant would be an advantage.
Available Roles:
Treasury Management Specialist (Interim - 6 to 9 months)
We are looking for an experienced professional with several years of local authority experience to:
- Advise on investments in line with the Treasury Management Strategy.
- Conduct due diligence and liaise with Treasury Advisors.
- Write Treasury reports for Audit & Governance Committees and the Board.
- Oversee cashflow management and set up investments with MMFs and other local authorities.
VAT Specialist (Interim - 6 to 9 months)
An experienced VAT professional with local authority experience who can:
- Implement Making Tax Digital processes.
- Lead on VAT return preparation and submission (initially without MTD software).
- Provide expert VAT advice and establish long-term compliance processes.
Essential experience:
- Proven expertise in Treasury Management or VAT within local government.
- Financial year end closedown experience within a local authority.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to liaise with key stakeholders and provide strategic financial insights.
- Available for an immediate or short notice start.
