Accountant (Fully Remote) Strategic Finance | £42 p/hr (Inside IR35) | Scottish Council Make financial decisions that shape communities As an Accountant within Strategic Finance, you will partner directly with service leaders to influence revenue and capital budgets, long-term planning and financial performance across this Scottish Council. You will work alongside a Principal Accountant, supporting medium and long-term financial planning, capital programmes and service transformation. If you are a qualified accountant who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and solving financial challenges, this role offers genuine breadth. The Role Reporting to the Principal Accountant, you will: Support revenue and capital budget preparation and monitoring Provide financial analysis and advice to Heads of Service and managers Contribute to financial performance reporting and service reviews Support year-end accounts, treasury management and financial governance You will also contribute to corporate finance activities including tax compliance, VAT, capital financing and treasury support. What You'll Bring Essential CCAB qualified accountant Experience preparing and monitoring complex budgets Experience providing financial advice in a complex organisation Strong Excel and analytical skills Ability to present financial information to senior stakeholders Desirable Local Government finance experience Experience contributing to annual accounts Knowledge of VAT in a public sector setting Why This Role Matters This Scottish Council manages significant capital financing requirements and short-term investments. Your analysis will directly influence: Service sustainability Capital investment decisions Financial resilience Efficiency and improvement programmes You will support budget holders to make informed decisions and ensure public money is used effectively. Working Pattern This role will be Mon - Fri 35hrs p/week and fully remote. No travel will be required. Culture & Development You will join a Strategic Finance team that works in partnership with services across the Council. There is real scope to broaden your exposure across: Revenue and capital planning Treasury and asset management Financial governance Corporate reporting If you are looking to step up your impact within local government finance, this is a strong platform. Apply To apply for this Accountant role, please submit your CV to the application. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.