Job Description
Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £24.24 - £27.07
\n
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.
\n
Accountant - Service Accounting
\n
East Lothian is seeking a qualified accountant to join the team. The post with 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.
\n
As a smaller council, there are increased opportunities for successful applicants to work across a wider remit and to develop your skills and experience.
\n
This is a critical, permanent post and 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.
\n
The council offers flexible working, including working from home and flexi-time, generous annual leave entitlement and a career average earnings pension scheme.
\n
If you wish to discuss the post further, please email your details to businessfinance@eastlothian.gov.uk for the attention of the Service Manager - Service Accounting.
\n
Home / Hybrid 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 here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.
Job Details
As a key member of the wider Finance Team, the Accountant (Service Accounting) will be expected to:
\n
Actively contribute to the development of the Council’s annual strategic budget setting process;
\n
To develop and prepare directorate service budgets aligned to the approved annual strategic budget;
\n
Take a lead role in supporting the successful delivery of the Council’s statutory financial accounts and other key statutory returns;
\n
Work collaboratively with Service Managers and Heads of Service to manage their resources effectively and as efficiently as possible, providing appropriate financial advice and guidance to support service delivery and facilitate any future transformational change agenda.
\n
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
\n
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Qualified accountant with membership of a CCAB (CIPFA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAS) professional accounting body, combined with substantial experience in a financial management role.
\n
Level 2 Disclosure Clearance
This role requires Level 2 Disclosure Clearance. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.
\n
Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
\n
If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us.
\n
If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
\n
Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. 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.