Senior Accountant (Compliance), Highland (Hybrid)

Job Description

Post Title: Senior Accountant (Compliance)
Location: Highland (Hybrid)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £47,847 - £52,325 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Carolyn Maxwell E-mail: Carolyn.Maxwell@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: Join Highland Council as a Senior Accountant and play a vital role in delivering expert financial support across our service areas.

Based in the Highlands, this permanent position offers flexible hybrid working from any of our offices across the region. This full-time role (35 hours/week) includes responsibilities such as VAT, budget preparation, financial reporting, audit coordination, and team leadership. You will also ensure robust financial compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies, supporting the Council’s commitment to transparency and accountability.

We’re seeking a CCAB-qualified professional with strong experience in local government finance, excellent analytical abilities, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.  Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holidays, pension contributions, and a commitment to your professional development

If you're ready to help shape the financial future of the Highlands, we’d love to hear from you.

Please APPLY ONLINE. 

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The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of VAT and Tax

Extensive knowledge and experience of Local Government financial procedures.

Qualified membership of a Professional Accounting body (CCAB or other)

HND in Accounting or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.