Strategic Council Accountant & Finance Partner

Moray Council; Elgin; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Moray Council in Scotland is seeking a fully qualified CCAB or CIMA Accountant to lead the Accountancy Service, supervising staff and delivering core financial functions across departments.

You will manage annual accounts, financial planning, revenue monitoring, and capital accounting, working from Moray offices with travel between sites as required.

The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to produce clear reports for Senior Officers and Members.

Qualifications

• Qualified CCAB or CIMA Accountant.
• Ability to interpret and explain technical policies and legislation.
• Strong written and oral communications and ability to deal with queries.
• Self-confident and self-motivated.
• Computer literate with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Flexible travel between Moray locations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual accounts.
• Develop financial plan and revenue budget monitoring.
• Provide general financial service to Departments.
• Statistical returns and grant claims.
• Capital accounting, loans pool accounting, and income assessments.
• Operational line management, supervision and development of staff.
• Write clear reports for Senior Officers and Members.
• Travel between Moray locations as required.

Skills

Accountancy experience

Communications

Time management

Customer focus

Self-motivation

Leadership

Education

CCAB or CIMA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Moray Council in Scotland is seeking a fully qualified CCAB or CIMA Accountant to lead the Accountancy Service, supervising staff and delivering core financial functions across departments.

You will manage annual accounts, financial planning, revenue monitoring, and capital accounting, working from Moray offices with travel between sites as required.

The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to produce clear reports for Senior Officers and Members.