Hybrid Public Sector Accountant (Temp through 2029)

Falkirk Council; Larbert; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Falkirk Council is seeking a motivated finance professional to join the Accountancy Services team as an Accountant. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will provide financial and management accounting guidance to Service Managers, including budget preparation, monitoring and reporting, grant claims, reconciliations and statutory returns.

The successful candidate will bring strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, together with experience in a finance environment and a

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience of working in a finance environment.
• Qualification in Accounting and professional CCAB membership sought.
• Public sector experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Budget preparation and monitoring.
• Financial reporting and grant claim administration.
• Reconciliations and statutory returns.
• Financial investigations and governance support.
• Assistance with decision-making through robust financial management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Falkirk Council is seeking a motivated finance professional to join the Accountancy Services team as an Accountant. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will provide financial and management accounting guidance to Service Managers, including budget preparation, monitoring and reporting, grant claims, reconciliations and statutory returns.

The successful candidate will bring strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, together with experience in a finance environment and a