Senior Accountant

City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Edinburgh Council seeks a Senior Accountant to lead financial strategy and transformation efforts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in public financial management and contribute to enhancing organisational efficiency. This role offers a collaborative environment focused on driving positive change and innovation in financial operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in public financial management.
• Ability to navigate public sector complexities.
• Proven expertise in financial transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver savings and transformation proposals.
• Contribute to financial transformation initiatives.
• Guide the organisation's financial direction.

Skills

Financial management

Organisational change

Leadership collaboration

Operational efficiency

Digital enablement

Job description

Senior Accountant, Financial Strategy and Best Value
Waverley Court, Edinburgh

The Senior Accountant role at City of Edinburgh Council requires a seasoned professional with proven expertise in financial management and organisational change. Working closely with the Head of Financial Strategy and Best Value, you will contribute to financial transformation initiatives, drive digital enablement, and promote prevention-led strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public financial management and be adept at navigating the complexities of the public sector.

You will collaborate with senior leadership to develop and deliver savings and transformation proposals, guiding the organisation's financial direction in alignment with strategic goals. You will be part of a team supporting the development of innovative solutions to optimise financial performance and operational efficiency.

A Basic Disclosure check is required for this role.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued and included. We recognize that a diverse workforce enhances our organisation through a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.

To support our cultural improvement and create a positive work environment for Edinburgh's residents, we aim to recruit individuals not only for their skills and experience but also for their approach to work.

As part of our recruitment process, we are shifting from a traditional competency-based interview to a behavioural and technical skills assessment. This approach helps us understand how you think and how you embody our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility.

Our salary range typically starts at a base salary with annual increases until the top of the range is reached.