Level of DBS required for this role: None required
Level of vetting required?: No security vetting is required
Is this a politically restricted post?: No
Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?: No
Salary: £59,060 - £66,670 Inclusive of London Weighting
Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:15am – 5:00pm with a 45‑minute lunch break
Are you an articulate, experienced finance professional who can flourish in a large, complex organisation and who is credible in front of senior officers and elected officials? Would you relish the opportunity of being involved in treasury management?
Are you passionate about combining the highest levels of customer service whilst also delivering on challenging output‑based performance targets? Would you like to work for a fascinating organisation, combining ancient traditions and historic functions with its role as a modern local authority at the centre of the Capital, serving the ‘Square Mile’ and providing services that have local, regional, and sometimes national significance?
If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Corporate Treasury team of the Chamberlain’s (Finance) Department.
Reporting to the Group Accountant (Treasury & Investments), the successful applicant will ensure the Corporation’s treasury management strategy is implemented effectively on a daily basis; provide high‑quality financial reporting for all treasury activities across the organisation; and work with our Corporate Accountancy team to ensure borrowing requirements are managed effectively. The post holder will also administer the current HRA Service Charge Loan portfolio and will be expected to maintain appropriate relationships with key advisors, our Bankers, external auditors and other partners.
You will be a fully qualified accountant, with a sound knowledge of the key issues around treasury management and be able to provide clear professional advice to senior officers and Members.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Closing date: 23:59pmon Thursday 30July 2026
Interviews will be held on TBC – August 2026
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. Early applications are encouraged.
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.
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