Vacancy Information
Hourly Rate of Pay: £23.04 - £26.13
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Days of work are negotiable, starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.
To start asap.
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 including budget development, budget monitoring and supporting services through transformation and change.
As a smaller council there are increased opportunities for successful applicants to work across a wider remit and to develop your skills and experience.
These are critical permanent posts within that new structure. There will be opportunities for the successful applicant to help shape the future direction of the team and this is an exciting time to join.
The council offers flexible working, including working from home and flexi time, generous annual leave entitlement and a career average earnings pension scheme.
If you wish to discuss the post further please email your details to for the attention of the Service Manager (Service Accounting).
Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found