Finance Technician - Council HQ

Job Details

Grade: 7A

Hourly Rate: £18.41 - £20.20

Salary: £33,600.95 - £36,867.70

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Permanent

Role Purpose

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Finance Technician to join our Financial Services team, providing high‑quality technical support and ensuring the accurate production of financial information essential to effective budget management.

In this key role, you’ll support departmental managers, contribute to revenue and capital budget processes, and help maintain robust financial controls across the organisation. You will bring strong analytical skills, experience of accounting systems, and the ability to work collaboratively across services.

We are looking for candidates with:

- Membership of AAT, HNC Accounting, SVQ3 or equivalent experience

- At least 3 years’ experience in a financial or accounting environment

- Strong understanding of accounting principles, budget preparation and monitoring

- Experience using financial systems, ideally Business World

- Excellent communication, integrity, and a customer‑focused approach

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and forward‑thinking organisation. Flexible and blended working options are available.

 

Essential

Membership of AAT, HNC in accounting, SVQ3 (or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience.

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Ross Oliver by telephone on 01835 824000 or by email at Ross.Oliver@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.