Council Accountant

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Scottish Council is seeking a Council Accountant for a fully remote role, paying up to £50 per hour. The position involves budgeting, financial analysis, and governance compliance in support of social care and council services. Applicants must be CCAB-qualified with public sector finance experience, along with strong Excel skills. This is a 10-month contract with a start date in early October 2025.

Benefits

Fully remote with IT equipment provided

Up to £50 per hour

35 hours per week

10-month contract

Qualifications

• CCAB qualification is essential.
• Experience in public sector finance is required.
• Strong Excel skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue and capital budgets for council services.
• Provide financial analysis and clear reports to managers.
• Ensure financial controls and compliance are maintained.

Skills

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

Tools

Oracle Financials or similar ERP

Job description

Council Accountant

Fully Remote | Public Sector | £50 per hour | UK-wide candidates encouraged to apply

Join a Scottish Council as an 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

We are 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

This Scottish 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.