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Ref no:
ORK08841
Published:
15/10/2024
Closes:
03/11/2024
Location:
Council Offices Kirkwall Orkney, KW15 1NY
Salary:
£30,371 - £32,488 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Advert

ENTERPRISE AND SUSTAINABLE REGENERATION
Finance Services

Finance Officer

35 hours per week
Permanent
£30,371 - £32,488 / £16.64 - £17.80 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

An opportunity has arisen as a Finance Officer situated within the Orkney Health and Care Finance Service.

The post holder will support the Chief Finance Officer in performing the duties of the revenue accounting function.

The post holder will provide Council Services with high quality financial advice, ensuring the maintenance of sound financial and accounting practice and adherence to Council procedures. The post holder will liaise with staff across a range of disciplines both within the Council and external agencies, including external audit.

There is a requirement for excellent communication skills and the ability to produce written work to a high standard. This will include sound numerical and analytical skills and be familiar with computer based financial systems.

You will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of achievement, with the ability to work under pressure and deliver priorities within fixed timescales.

You should hold an SCQF 5/6 (i.e., SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grade, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship) in a relevant subject, or have at least 2 years previous relevant experience.

This post requires Basic Disclosure Scotland Clearance.

For an informal discussion regarding the above post, please contact Pat Robinson, Service Manager (Finance) on 01856 886417.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place in week commencing 18 November 2024.

Closing Date: Sunday 3 November 2024

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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