Job Details Grade:7A Hourly Rate: £17.10 - £18.76 Salary: £31219.15 - £34248.64 per annum Hours: 35 Contract: Permanent NOTE: The start date for this position will not commence prior to 1 April 2025 Role Purpose To provide technical advice and support to the Financial Services team and internal customers by ensuring the timely and accurate production of financial information from the Financial Accounting System to ensure effective management of revenue and capital budgets and the achievement of operational objectives by departments This is an interesting and varied role providing support for a number of the Council's services. You will need to be happy working with numbers and equally at home discussing them with budget holders and finance colleagues alike. The role offers a good mixture of routine and project-based work and will suit someone who is a good team worker whilst also comfortable working on their own initiative. Essential Membership of AAT, HNC in accounting, SVQ3 (or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Ross Oliver by telephone on 01835825669 or by email at Ross.Oliverscotborders.gov.uk. Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.