Vacancy Details

Treasury Accountant

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

References: TBC

The role

Elmbridge’s Finance Team are looking for an experienced local government accountant to manage the financial transaction services of the Council.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Preparation of the final accounts notes relating to financial instruments, including producing working papers and liaison with the Council’s external auditors.
• Preparation of the annual Treasury Management Strategy.
• Managing the Council’s investments and debt in compliance with the strategy.
• Monthly VAT returns and reconciliation of VAT control account.
• Preparation and presentation of treasury monitoring reports to the Audit and Standards Committee.

About you

In addition to being enthusiastic and willing to contribute to strong team environment, you will:

• have a full or part CCAB qualification
• have significant experience of working within a local government finance team
• have a working knowledge of the CIPFA Code of Practice
• have experience of the money market and investments
• have proven oral and written communication skills
• have knowledge/experience of completing VAT returns

If you would like to discuss the role further contact Paul Windust, Chief Accountant on 01372 474228 or Andrew Cooper, Head of Finance on 01372 474123 for an informal conversation.

Closing Date: 28 September 2025

Interview Dates:  8 October 2025

Equal Opportunities

Elmbridge Borough Council - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you require any adjustments to be able to engage in the recruitment process for this role, please let us know by emailing humanresources@elmbridge.gov.uk

How to apply

Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.

  https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form

To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.