Treasury Management/VAT Specialist Interim NEW

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.