Job Description
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Accountancy Assistants are responsible for assisting in the provision of a comprehensive Accountancy Service to all areas of the Council. Areas include Departmental Revenue and Capital expenditure, Common Good, Trust Funds, and other bodies connected to the Council.
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All Accountancy Assistants deliver training on the use of the Council’s General Ledger.
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Specific areas of responsibility will be identified by the Management Team and may be changed periodically.
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Requirementsn
Annual Accounts
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Financial Plan
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Revenue Budget Monitoring
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Statistical Returns and Grant Claims
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Capital Accounting, Loans Pool Accounting and Income Assessments
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General Ledger Training
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The Individualn
A proven UK accountancy work experience
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3 SQA Highers at level 3 or above including Maths or equivalent.
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Working knowledge of computer systems, including Microsoft Office software and computerised ledger systems.
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Self confident and self motivated.
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Ability to work to deadlines.
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Flexible attitude to work allocation.
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Ability to accurately record data.
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Ability to work as part of a team.
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Effective communication skills.
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Appreciation, acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality.
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Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.
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Ability to work in an open plan office/ homeworking.
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Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements.
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Closing Date : Friday 11 September 2026
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Starting salary: £32,742.45 pro rata
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Hours per week: 18.125
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£17.37 per hour
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Proposed Interview Date: TBC
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For further information, please contact Susan Souter 07971 879249
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