At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in providing comprehensive accountancy services across various council areas.
- Company: Join a supportive council team dedicated to community service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and valuable training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with potential for career growth.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in accountancy while making a difference in your community.
- Qualifications: 3 SQA Highers including Maths and relevant UK accountancy experience.
The predicted salary is between 17.37 - 17.37 £ per hour.
Accountancy Assistants are responsible for assisting in the provision of a comprehensive Accountancy Service to all areas of the Council. Areas include Departmental Revenue and Capital expenditure, Common Good, Trust Funds, and other bodies connected to the Council.
All Accountancy Assistants deliver training on the use of the Council’s General Ledger. Specific areas of responsibility will be identified by the Management Team and may be changed periodically.
Requirements
- Annual Accounts
- Financial Plan
- Revenue Budget Monitoring
- Statistical Returns and Grant Claims
- Capital Accounting, Loans Pool Accounting and Income Assessments
- General Ledger Training
The Individual
- A proven UK accountancy work experience
- 3 SQA Highers at level 3 or above including Maths or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of computer systems, including Microsoft Office software and computerised ledger systems.
- Self confident and self motivated.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Flexible attitude to work allocation.
- Ability to accurately record data.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Effective communication skills.
- Appreciation, acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.
- Ability to work in an open plan office/ homeworking.
- Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements.
Closing Date: Friday 11 September 2026
Starting salary: £32,742.45 pro rata
Hours per week: 18.125
£17.37 per hour
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
For further information, please contact Susan Souter 07971 879249
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