Finance Officer (Capital Accountant)

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Finance Officer (18/917)

Dumfries

£50,811 - £54,735

 

The role of a Finance Officer within Dumfries & Galloway Council provides individuals with the opportunity to join a dynamic and dedicated team striving to deliver high quality services and support the delivery of services in our community.

 

We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our Treasury and Capital Team, with responsibility for managing and reporting on the Council’s capital programme and related financial activities. You will support the delivery of a wide range of capital projects by providing accurate financial analysis, advice and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

 

Key Responsibilities include:

Project Monitoring – Oversee the financial management of various capital projects, ensuring effective budgeting and monitoring of project costs.

Financial Reporting – Prepare financial reports including government returns, annual accounts, committee reports etc.

Accounting Compliance – Ensuring activities comply with local government accounting regulations, codes of practice, accounting standards as well as internal financial policies.

Advice – provide financial advice and guidance to budget holders and other stakeholders

 

The Council is dedicated to supporting staff development and there may be opportunity via job rotation to gain broader experience/provide financial support to different areas of local government finance, such as service accounting.

 

This position will provide the opportunity of hybrid working with a mix of home and office based (in Dumfries) working.

 

The ideal candidate is someone who is:-

• a fully qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent recognised accountancy qualification);
• highly motivated, enthusiastic, committed and an effective team player and leader;
• has experience of providing direct financial, accountancy and budgeting support and advice to services/projects;
• has good technical knowledge of accounting codes of practice, financial regulations, ideally with experience in capital accounting and/or preparation of Local Government Accounts;
• Has excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of excel and financial software (the Council currently use Integra Centros);
• Ability to understand and support the Council’s financial management and governance framework.

 

 

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With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

 

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

 

For further information please contact: Karen Donaldson, Treasury & Capital Manager, on 07393 760763.

 

Interviews will be held w/c 24th February 2025 in person.

 

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