Treasury Accountant Job at West Midlands Combined Authority (Birmingham)

Treasury Accountant

West Midlands Combined Authority

Location:
United Kingdom , Birmingham

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

40539.00 - 45342.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Join WMCA’s Treasury team and play a key role in safeguarding and managing our cash resources, supporting strategic financial planning and investment decisions. You’ll work closely with the Lead Treasury Accountant to deliver accurate cash flow forecasting, prepare statutory returns, and produce insightful reports that shape our Treasury Management Strategy. If you’re detail-driven with strong accounting experience and a passion for public finance, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Job Responsibility:

Deliver financial support and input to the wider Finance Team during strategic planning processes such as Medium Term Financial Plan and Capital Strategy
Analyse proposals and prepare financial comments for reports ensuring that they clearly describe the financial consequences of the recommendations with particular emphasis on maintaining value for money throughout WMCA
Ensure the accuracy of the daily cash flow for WMCA by preparing robust cash flow models and processes to be used as a management tool to aid effective decision making with regard to investments / borrowing and working capital
Ensure accurate short / medium / long term cash flow forecasts are developed and maintained to aid effective cash planning and borrowing / investment strategies
Maintain the counterparty list and ensure the effective management of any short term cash surpluses or shortfalls, ensuring that Treasury Management procedures are adhered to at all times
Ensure the accurate posting of all treasury transactions to the financial system including reconciliation of suspense accounts, and assist in the development of Treasury Management practices
To demonstrate a thorough understanding of and to adhere to the WMCA Treasury Management Strategy when undertaking treasury tasks
Ensure that the current capital financing position is accurately reflected within the consolidated Financial Monitoring reports in accordance with defined timescales
Monitor and report the overall financial position of the nominated area, to ensure that the current position is accurately reflected within the consolidated Financial Monitoring reports in accordance with defined timescales
Develop robust budget proposals in relation to medium term financial plans for capital financing to be approved by the Lead Treasury Accountant
Prepare draft Strategy / Mid Year / Out-turn reports for the Lead Treasury Accountant to review and approve

Requirements:

Relevant accounting experience
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships across the team and the organisation as a whole
Good working knowledge of using spreadsheets and experience of using and maintaining computerised financial system
Experience of working alongside and supporting senior managers

What we offer:

Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK)
Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs)
28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days
EV car benefit scheme
Healthcare plans
Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice
An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate
3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer
Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costco membership through the WMCA
Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts
Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Expiration:
March 22, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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