Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge within the public sector? West Berkshire Council is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager (Treasury) to join our Finance and Property Service, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager - Financial Reporting. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial management of a forward-thinking organisation and make a positive impact in your local community.
About the Role
As the Assistant Finance Manager (Treasury), you will play a key role in supporting the Senior Finance Manager with the management and reporting of treasury functions. Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading and managing treasury operations – oversee daily cashflow, investments, borrowing, and liquidity while ensuring compliance with treasury policies, regulations, and risk management frameworks.
- Providing technical treasury expertise and advice – act as the Council’s specialist, translating complex financial regulations, market insights, and instruments into clear advice for senior officers and Members.
- Developing and monitoring financial strategies and reporting – support and maintain the Treasury Management Strategy, capital financing strategy, prudential indicators, and deliver high-quality performance reports and forecasts.
- Ensuring compliance, governance, and audit readiness – maintain treasury policies and practices, oversee accounting and disclosures, liaise with auditors, and monitor compliance with statutory guidance and financial controls.
- Leading VAT and financial compliance activities – provide expert VAT advice across treasury and capital activities, ensure accurate returns, and keep the organisation updated on legislative changes.
- Managing and developing the team and wider service – line manage treasury staff, support corporate projects, drive continuous improvement, and build strong relationships with stakeholders, Members, and external partners.
In addition to treasury management, you will also be involved in providing financial support and analysis to other service areas, helping to drive improvements and ensure value for money.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
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Significant post‑qualification experience in delivering treasury management activities within an agreed strategy and governance framework.
- Proven experience of complex cashflow forecasting, borrowing and investment management.
- Demonstrable experience of managing and developing junior finance staff.
- Detailed knowledge of treasury accounting and the related year-end accounting and disclosure requirements.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Experience using finance systems and software.
- A professional finance qualification (CCAB or equivalent) is essential.
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council offers a range of excellent employment benefits, including:
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Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Shail Vitesh on +441635519419 or email
[email protected]
Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
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