Finance Technician (Pensions) - Council Headquaters
- Location:
- Scottish Borders Council HQ, Main Building, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA
- Salary:
- £25,972.06 - £28,497.85 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 28 hours per week
Job Details
Grade:7A
Hourly Rate: £17.78 - £19.51
Salary: £25972.06 - £28497.85 per annum
Hours: 28
Contract: Permanent
Recruitment Profile
Join our Pensions, Investments & Accounting team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial information and supporting governance for the Pension Fund. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively within the finance team, ensuring compliance and contributing to process improvements.
What you’ll do:
Prepare accurate financial reports and reconciliations.
Support Pension Fund governance and compliance.
Assist with annual accounts and quarterly reporting.
Provide technical advice and maintain financial controls.
What we’re looking for:
AAT membership or relevant qualification (HNC/SVQ3) or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial systems.
Experience in financial reporting and reconciliations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent analytical skills.
Why join us?
Flexible working options.
Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
Learning and development opportunities.
Supportive team environment.
Apply now and help us deliver excellence in financial management for the Scottish Borders Pension Fund.
Essential
• Membership of AAT
OR
• Relevant HNC or SVQ3 (or equivalent) in Business Studies, Accountancy or an equivalent related discipline.
OR
• Demonstrate equivalent relevant experience, knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Jill Murray at jill.murray@scottishborders.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.