Council Accountant

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a fully remote Council Accountant to work on budgeting, financial performance, and compliance. The role, which is contract-based for 10 months and offers up to £50 per hour, is ideal for a CCAB-qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and public sector finance experience. Join us to support social care and council services effectively.

Benefits

IT kit provided

Flexible working hours

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Public sector finance experience is essential.
• Experience in council or social care is preferred.
• VAT awareness in a public sector context.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue and capital budgets for council services.
• Provide analysis and reports to senior managers.
• Ensure financial controls and tax compliance.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial analysis

Confident presentation to senior stakeholders

Ability to work independently

Education

CCAB-qualified accountant

Tools

Oracle Financials or similar ERP

Job description

Overview

Council Accountant | Public Sector | £50 per hour | PA31 8RT | Fully Remote

Join Argyll & Bute Council as a Council Accountant. Fully remote with IT kit provided. Up to £50 per hour, 35 hours per week, 10-month contract. Public sector role supporting social care and council services.

About the role

Argyll & Bute Council is hiring a Council Accountant to support Strategic Finance. This public sector post is fully remote. You will help leaders plan budgets, track spend, and report results across council and social care services. The Council Accountant will collaborate with managers to improve value for money and support better outcomes.

Location

Fully remote. Meetings may require travel on occasion. Contracting authority postcode: PA31 8RT (Lochgilphead). Candidates across the UK are welcome to apply for this Council Accountant role.

Key benefits

• £50 per hour
• Fully remote with IT equipment provided
• 35 hours per week
• 10-month contract in the public sector
• Work that supports social care and council services

What you\'ll do

• Budgeting and monitoring: support revenue and capital budgets for council and social care services.
• Financial performance: provide analysis, insights, and clear reports to senior managers.
• Governance and compliance: ensure financial controls and tax compliance are followed.
• Corporate finance support: contribute to year-end, treasury, and financial planning tasks.

Must-have requirements

• CCAB-qualified accountant
• Public sector finance experience
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
• Confident presenting to senior stakeholders
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Nice to have

• Finance experience in a council or social care (Children\'s or Adults)
• Local government accounting knowledge
• Experience with Oracle Financials or similar ERP
• VAT awareness in a public sector context

About the employer

Argyll & Bute Council serves a large and diverse area. We value inclusive services, collaboration, and practical problem solving. As a Council Accountant, you will help the public sector deliver effective and sustainable services.

Contract details

• Rate: up to £50 per hour
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Length: 10 months
• Location: Fully remote (postcode for contracting authority: PA31 8RT)
• Start Date: Early October 2025

How to apply

Click Apply and upload your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted quickly.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual\'s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.