Accountancy Assistant - MOR12293

Moray Council; Elgin; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Moray Council is seeking an Accountancy Assistant to support the provision of a comprehensive Accountancy Service across council areas, including revenue and capital expenditure, Common Good and Trust Funds. They will train staff in using the General Ledger.

The role requires UK accountancy experience, 3 SQA Highers including Maths, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerised ledgers. You should be self-motivated, able to meet deadlines and work flexibly across offices, including

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines.
• Working knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Office and computerised ledger systems.
• 3 SQA Highers at level 3 or above including Maths or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of a comprehensive Accountancy Service to all areas of the Council.
• Deliver training on the use of the Council's General Ledger.
• Specific areas of responsibility identified by the Management Team may change periodically.

Skills

Self motivation

Deadline awareness

Teamwork

Data recording

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

3 SQA Highers + Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computerised ledger systems

Job description

Job Description

Accountancy Assistants are responsible for assisting in the provision of a comprehensive Accountancy Service to all areas of the Council. Areas include Departmental Revenue and Capital expenditure, Common Good, Trust Funds, and other bodies connected to the Council.

All Accountancy Assistants deliver training on the use of the Council's General Ledger.

Specific areas of responsibility will be identified by the Management Team and may be changed periodically.

Requirements

Annual Accounts

Financial Plan

Revenue Budget Monitoring

Statistical Returns and Grant Claims

Capital Accounting, Loans Pool Accounting and Income Assessments

General Ledger Training

The Individual

A proven UK accountancy work experience

3 SQA Highers at level 3 or above including Maths or equivalent.

Working knowledge of computer systems, including Microsoft Office software and computerised ledger systems.

Self confident and self motivated.

Ability to work to deadlines.

Flexible attitude to work allocation.

Ability to accurately record data.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Effective communication skills.

Appreciation, acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality.

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.

Ability to work in an open plan office/ homeworking.

Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements.

Closing Date : Friday 23 October 2026

Starting salary: £32,742.45

Hours per week: 36.25

£17.37 per hour

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

For further information, please contact Susan Souter 07971 879249