Finance Officer, Orkney Health and Care - ORK09759

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a Finance Officer for the Orkney Health and Care Finance Service. The role involves supporting the Chief Finance Officer, providing financial advice, and ensuring adherence to financial procedures. Candidates should possess strong communication and numerical skills, hold a relevant qualification or have significant experience in finance. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance role required.
• Ability to produce high-quality written work.
• Knowledge of financial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Finance Officer in revenue accounting.
• Provide high-quality financial advice to Council Services.
• Liaise with staff across disciplines and external agencies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Familiarity with financial systems

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Qualification at SCQF level 5/6 or equivalent

Job description

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ENTERPRISE AND RESOURCES

Finance Services

Finance Officer, Orkney Health and Care

35 hours per week

Permanent

£31,601 - £33,791 / £17.32 - £18.52 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

An opportunity has arisen as a Finance Officer situated within the Orkney Health and Care Finance Service.

The post holder will support the Chief Finance Officer in performing the duties of the revenue accounting function.

The post holder will provide Council Services with high quality financial advice, ensuring the maintenance of sound financial and accounting practice and adherence to Council procedures. The post holder will liaise with staff across a range of disciplines both within the council and external agencies, including external audit.

There is a requirement of having excellent communication skills and be able to produce written work to a high standard. This will include sound numerical and analytical skills and be familiar with computer based financial systems.

You should have experience of working in a Finance role and be able to demonstrate knowledge of financial systems and procedures. You must also be able to work under pressure and deliver priorities within fixed timescales.

You should hold a qualification at SCQF level 5/6 i.e. SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grade, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship or equivalent level qualification or have a minimum of 2 years previous relevant experience as detailed in the job profile.

For an informal discussion regarding the above post, please contact Deborah Langan, Chief Finance Officer, Accounting on 01856 873535 extension 2601

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 5 October 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.