Accountant

ASA Recruitment; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Campbeltown is seeking an experienced Accountant to join a Strategic Finance team. You will support financial planning, budget management, and provide essential financial advice within a complex public sector environment. CCAB qualification and strong financial management experience are required. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to finance operations.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial management in complex organisations.
• Proven ability to present financial information to senior stakeholders.
• Experience in preparing annual accounts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning and budget management across departments.
• Deliver financial performance reports to senior managers.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

CCAB qualification

Financial advice provision

Budget preparation and monitoring

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency (Excel)

Negotiation and facilitation skills

Independent and team working

Education

CCAB qualification

Tools

Oracle Financials

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for an Accountant to join our clients Strategic Finance team. Reporting to the Principal or Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting financial planning, budget management, and corporate finance services across the organisation. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to contribute to strategic and operational finance in a complex, public sector environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and advice for medium and long-term planning within nominated service departments.
• Support preparation and monitoring of both capital and revenue budgets.
• Deliver clear financial performance reports and advice to senior managers and budget holders.
• Contribute to service reviews, efficiency improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Assist in corporate finance areas including tax management, financial accounting, treasury management, and asset management.
• Support year-end accounts preparation, charitable and trust funds, and treasury/ investment management.
• Participate in cross-service working groups and corporate initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, governance requirements, and health & safety procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

• CCAB qualified accountant.
• Evidence of CPD and professional development.
• Strong experience of providing financial advice and preparing/ monitoring budgets in a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to present financial information to senior stakeholders.
• Competent in MS Office, especially Excel, with excellent analytical skills.
• Experience in preparing annual accounts.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to travel between locations as required.

Desirable

• Experience of Local Government finance.
• Knowledge of Oracle Financials and Discoverer.
• Awareness of VAT and taxation issues affecting the public sector.
• Experience preparing reports on financial performance.
• Familiarity with local government accounting frameworks.

Apply

If you are a qualified accountant with strong financial management experience and a commitment to public service, apply now, wed love to hear from you.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland's largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies.

We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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