Council Accountant

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector council is seeking a Council Accountant to support budget planning and financial performance reporting. This fully remote position offers £50 per hour for 35 hours per week on a 10-month contract. Ideal candidates will be CCAB-qualified with strong financial analysis skills and public sector experience. Engage in compliance and governance tasks to help improve financial outcomes for social care services.

Benefits

IT equipment provided

Flexible remote working

Support for public services

Qualifications

• CCAB-qualified accountant with public sector finance experience.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Confident presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue and capital budgets for council and social care services.
• Provide analysis, insights, and clear reports to senior managers.
• Ensure financial controls and tax compliance are followed.
• Contribute to year-end, treasury, and financial planning tasks.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Presenting to stakeholders

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

CCAB qualification

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Council Accountant

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

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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.