Accountant – Capital and Projects
Position: Accountant – Capital and Projects (Waverley Court)
Salary: £47,639‑£56,392 | Hours: 36 per week
The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a professional, motivated Capital and Projects Accountant to support effective financial management of capital programmes and major projects. The role requires a full professional accountancy qualification recognised by the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB). Relevant experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, monitor and deliver the Council’s capital programme in partnership with project managers, finance colleagues and senior stakeholders.
* Provide expert financial advice, robust analysis and transparent reporting to support strategic decision‑making.
* Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, local government regulations and the CIPFA Prudential Code.
* Lead advice and support to senior service managers across a range of service areas.
* Develop and monitor capital budgets, prepare final accounts and support a comprehensive best‑value review.
* Support the development of new initiatives and embed zero‑based budgeting principles within the capital programme.
* Provide professional financial advice to service managers and external agencies, maintaining high standards of client service, professional practice and financial governance.
Qualifications & Experience
* Full professional accountancy qualification recognised by the CCAB.
* Significant experience in capital finance, project accounting or a related public sector accounting role.
* Strong knowledge of accounting standards, local government regulations and the CIPFA Prudential Code.
* Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
* Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate constructively with service managers and partners.
Equal Opportunities
The City of Edinburgh Council is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly encourage applications from women, minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced applicants and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
We offer flexible working arrangements and a supportive workplace that values diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.
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