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.
This is a critical permanent post 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 businessfinance@eastlothian.gov.uk 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 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.
As a key member of the wider Finance Team, the Accountant (Service Accounting) will be expected to:
Actively contribute to the development of the Council's annual strategic budget setting process;
To develop and prepare directorate service budgets aligned to the approved annual strategic budget;
Take a lead role in supporting the successful delivery of the Council's statutory financial accounts and other key statutory returns;
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.
Qualified accountant with membership of a CCAB (CIPFA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAS) professional accounting body, combined with substantial experience in a financial management role.