Accountant

Stirling Council; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Stirling is seeking an Accountant to join the Corporate Accounting Team for temporary maternity cover until June 2026. The role requires a CCAB qualification and relevant experience in treasury management, VAT, and local government accounts. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary ranging from £46,350 to £49,146, with additional benefits such as annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Hold a CCAB qualification.
• Demonstrate relevant experience in treasury management, VAT, capital and year‑end accounts, preferably within the local government sector.

Responsibilities

• Complete Level 1 Disclosure checks and provide required details after progressing beyond the interview stage.

Skills

Treasury management

VAT

Capital accounts

Year-end accounts

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

Closing Date: 24th December 2025

Contract Type: Temporary until 30th June 2026

Salary: £46,350 - £49,146

Hours: 35 per week

Overview

We are seeking an Accountant within the Corporate Accounting Team. This is a temporary post to provide maternity cover.

Qualifications

• Hold a CCAB qualification
• Demonstrate relevant experience in treasury management, VAT, capital and year‑end accounts, preferably within the local government sector

Responsibilities

• Complete Level 1 Disclosure checks and provide required details after progressing beyond the interview stage

Application Process

• Provide evidence of CCAB qualification and relevant experience
• Submit application by closing date

EEO Statement

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) pro‑rated for part‑time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2‑3 days per week.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/.
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service.
• Carers Leave.
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support.
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Lift share Scheme.
• Car Lease Scheme.
• Technology Benefit Scheme.