Account Manager

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Account Manager within our Corporate Finance Department. This post will support the implementation of the new Pay and Grading Structure within Glasgow City Council, and will support the effective management of the division and the delivery of key projects and strategic objectives. You will be actively involved in the preparation of annual estimates and accounts, regular financial monitoring and supporting project and development activities.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leadership and people management, the ability to analyse detailed financial informations and determine implications, as well as extensive knowledge of Local Government Finance and associated regulations and standards. Additionally, the ability to support non-finance professionals in understaning key financial issues is desirable. Please refer to the attched person specification for a complete list of skills and competencies required. This post will be subject to hybrid working with a mix of office and home working. 

We have a range of benefits and flexible working policies to support you through your time with us as well as an award-winning contributory pension scheme.

Glasgow City Council welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and aims to have a workforce that represents the community that we serve. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, and have a commitment to create a workplace where all feel supported and like they belong.

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts.

Application Packs

We want everyone to be able to apply. If you need the Application Pack in another format, like Braille, large print, or another language, please call us on 0141 287 1054.

If we need to post it to you, we’ll send it by second-class mail within three working days. Please allow enough time to complete and return your application before the closing date. If you think you might need more time because of accessibility needs, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application. More information on these can be found at https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/accessibility-statement.

Further Information

The Council promotes flexible working, we are happy to talk about flexible working options in relation to the role, to support your work-life balance.

 We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to building a diverse workforce. We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and women for senior roles, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce.

 As a Disability Confident Employer, Glasgow City Council aims to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, in line with the Disability Confident scheme.

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see

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