Principal Accounting Technician (Pensions), Highland (Hybrid)

Highland Council; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Inverness is seeking a Principal Accounting Technician (Pensions) to support financial operations across various services. This permanent full-time role offers flexible hybrid working and requires an HND in Accounting or equivalent experience. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and be proficient in financial systems and Excel. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• HND in Accounting or relevant experience is mandatory.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial systems are essential.
• Detail-oriented and effective communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations across Council Services.
• Involve in budget setting and financial monitoring.
• Prepare statutory accounts and deliver training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Effective communication

Education

HND in Accounting or equivalent experience

Job description

Salary: £34,034 - £38,056 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Principal Accounting Technician (Pensions)
Location: Highland / Hybrid
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £34,034 - £38,056
Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Job Purpose: Based in the Highlands, this permanent position offers flexible hybrid working from any of our offices across the region. You’ll support financial operations across Council Services, including budget setting, financial monitoring, statutory accounts preparation, and training delivery.

This full-time role (35 hrs/week) requires an HND in Accounting (or equivalent experience), strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial systems and Excel. If you're detail-oriented, a team player, and an effective communicator, we’d love to hear from you!

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

HND in Accounting or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.