Accountant - Level 1, West Lothian Civic Centre WEL

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36 hrs per week, 52.14 weeks per year - Fixed Term for 2 years

Finance and Property Services plays a key role within the council which delivers frontline services to the public in West Lothian. As part of Finance and Property Services, the council’s Financial Management Unit (FMU) is recognised as a high performing unit with a key role in ensuring the council makes the most effective use of resources to support delivery of services to customers.

The current economic climate demonstrates the importance of sound financial planning and financial support within local government. An opportunity has arisen within FMU for a fixed term accountant level 1 post for two years. This is a professional role within the unit providing support on financial planning, budget monitoring and financial reporting in line with the council’s financial strategies. It also includes working closely with senior managers across the council.

This interesting and challenging role is responsible for a portfolio of services and will carry out their duties with a minimal level of supervision using initiative and independence. The post requires professional accounting expertise and the ability to communicate effectively with finance colleagues and a wide range of staff throughout the council and in external organisations. The post requires knowledge of corporate and service issues, as well as consideration of wider environmental and political factors.

As part of a highly motivated and close working unit, the postholder will undertake a number of cross-cutting exercises out-with their immediate area of responsibility that contribute towards meeting FMU objectives. You should also have the ability to prioritise workload and deliver tasks simultaneously within tight timescales and operate successfully in a team environment. The postholder will be expected to meet high quality performance standards and strive to surpass these standards for their own and the team performance

The council has a flexible working policy supporting the workforce to deliver critical services whilst maintaining a work-life balance, and this allows a hybrid working arrangement for this post.

You must have active membership of a recognised professional body accounting body (CCAB), either fully qualified or demonstrating progress towards qualification, with knowledge of local government finance, wider policy issues and relevant legislation