Hourly rate of pay: £30.02 - £33.79 Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00 Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable. East Lothian is seeking a qualified accountant to join the team. The post will be based in Service Accounting and will support the financial management of a range of council services. As a smaller council, there will be opportunities for the successful applicant to work across a wider remit and develop their skills and experience. This is a critical post within the structure and there will be opportunities for the successful applicant to help shape the future direction of the team and it is an exciting time to join. The council offers flexible working, including working from home, flexi time, generous annual leave entitlement and a career average earnings pension scheme. gov.uk for the attention of the Service Manager (Service Accounting). Home / Hybrid Working Consideration Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis. As a senior member of the wider Finance Team, the Principal Accountant will be expected to: - In collaboration with the Service Manager operationally manage the provision of professional technical financial advice across the Council identifying and delivering the strategic objectives for the Finance team and wider Finance service. - Oversee the development and training of the Finance Team, ensuring the service has the appropriate skills, demonstrating continuous improvement, and is resourced to support the Council s wider transformational change agenda. - Qualified accountant with membership of a CCAB (CIPFA/ACCA/ICAS) professional accounting body, combined with substantial experience in a financial management role. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Level 2 Disclosure Clearance This role requires Level 2 Disclosure Clearance. If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. UK website. For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link. Although there is an import data from my CV function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.