Job Description
Job Details
Grade: 7A
Hourly Rate: £18.41 - £20.20
Salary: £16,800.48 - £18,433.85
Hours: 17.5
Contract Duration: Permanent
Role Purpose
Scottish Borders Council is looking to appoint a permanent Finance Technician to support the provision of Treasury and Banking services to the Council. This is a part time post operating a job share arrangement for 2.5 days per week with scope to increase hours in future.
The post reports to the Statutory Reporting and Treasury Business Partner and will help to deliver a high quality service within the Finance & Procurement department.
The successful candidate will hold membership of AAT, an HNC in accounting, SVQ3 (or equivalent) or have substantial relevant experience, preferably within a large, complex organisation.
They will have strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, commitment to collaborative working and the ability to work logically, methodically, analytically and to tight deadlines.
We are looking for a candidate that will positively contribute to a continuous development culture where ideas and innovation is welcome. This is a very flexible role primarily working from home with only occasional travel to Council Headquarters in Newtown St Boswells required.
Essential
Membership of AAT, HNC in accounting, SVQ3 (or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Cat Ewen/Lizzie Turner through the T&Cteam@scotborders.gov.uk mailbox.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.