Advert ENTERPRISE AND RESOURCES Finance Service - Accounting Finance Officer 35 hours per week Permanent £31,601 - £33,791 / £17.32 - £18.52 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) An opportunity has arisen as a Finance Officer situated within the Accounting Service. The post holder will support the service in performing the duties of the revenue accounting function. The post holder will provide Council Services with high quality financial advice, ensuring the maintenance of sound financial and accounting practice and adherence to Council procedures. The post holder will liaise with staff across a range of disciplines both within the council and external agencies, including external audit. There is a requirement to have excellent communication skills and be able to produce written work to a high standard. This will include sound numerical and analytical skills. You should also be familiar with computer based financial systems. You should have the ability to work under pressure and deliver priorities within fixed timescales. You should hold a qualification at SCQF 5/6, i.e., SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grade, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship OR have a minimum of 2 years previous relevant experience, as detailed in the experience section of the person specification. This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance. For an informal discussion regarding the above post, please contact Pat Robinson, Service Manager, Finance on 01856 886417 or email Pat.Robinson@orkney.gov.uk Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 17 August 2025 Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.