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Treasury & Funding Senior Accountant, NATIONAL TRUST
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Treasury & Funding Senior Accountant – 14-Month Fixed-Term Contract
We’re looking for a Treasury & Funding Senior Accountant to join our Treasury team on a 14-month fixed-term contract.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in managing over £100 million of internal commercial lending and overseeing the £1.6 billion funds ledger, directly influencing how funding is allocated across the organisation. Your work will shape key financial decisions, including:
- Reviewing and challenging investment proposals
- Allocating funding to high-impact projects
- Monitoring performance to ensure expected returns are delivered
We’re a large and complex charity, driven by a simple purpose: to care for special places so people and nature can thrive. Our income is reinvested into conservation and access, creating a virtuous circle. Strong, sustainable finances are critical to achieving this, and Treasury plays a pivotal role in making it happen.
What It’s Like To Work Here
Treasury is a motivated, collaborative team of nine, supporting everything from individual properties to Trustee-level decision-making. Our work spans:
- Investment management
- Cash flow forecasting
- External financing
- Internal lending
- Oversight of a complex funds environment
As a small but agile team, we work closely together to deliver:
- High-quality insight
- Effective financing solutions
- Continuous process improvements
You’ll have the opportunity to shape how we work, contribute new ideas, and get involved in a variety of activities across the function.
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Location & Working Arrangements
Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, with an expectation of in-office attendance. However, you’ll have flexibility in where you work at other times.
You’ll be required to work at a National Trust location for 40% of your working week. This will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll play a central role in:
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Delivering the Commercial Loan programme, including:
- Reviewing and challenging business cases for new projects
- Agreeing funding allocations
- Monitoring performance against expectations
- Ensuring loans are accurately administered, reported, and aligned to project outcomes
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Overseeing the £1.6 billion funds ledger, including:
- Supervising Assistant Accountants
- Improving processes to optimise the use and accessibility of restricted funds
Additionally, you’ll contribute to:
- Cash management and forecasting
- Stakeholder engagement, building strong relationships across the organisation
- Developing new approaches and initiatives to meet future strategic priorities
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a qualified accountant with:
- Strong commercial acumen and the confidence to:
- Challenge, influence, and engage senior stakeholders
- Appraise business cases and analyse investments
- Assess financial assumptions and identify value-adding opportunities
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- Experience in:
- Analytical skills and managing complex data
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, organised approach with the ability to take initiative
- Systems skills, including finance systems and Microsoft Office
Above all, you’ll be motivated by using your expertise to deliver:
- Commercial value
- Meaningful improvements
- Support for a purpose-driven organisation
Benefits
Our commitment to everyone is reflected in our benefits package, designed to reflect diversity, inclusivity, and long-term thinking:
- Substantial pension scheme: Up to 10% of basic salary
- Free entry: For you, a guest, and your children (under 18), to National Trust places
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet salary criteria)
- Perks at work discounts: Including gym memberships, shopping discount codes, and cinema discounts
- Holiday allowances: Up to 32 days (relating to length of service), plus a holiday purchase scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
- Flexible working wherever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
Our Culture
The National Trust’s motto “For everyone, for ever” underpins everything we do. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. We welcome and value difference, ensuring our teams reflect and represent the diversity of the communities we serve.
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