Job Description

LOCATION:


Perth and Kinross Council, High Street 2, Perth, PH1 5PH


SALARY:


37,015 - 40,825 per year


CONTRACT TYPE:


Permanent


POSITION TYPE:


Full Time


HOURS:


36 hours per week


WORK FROM HOME:


Hybrid



We currently have the following opportunity:



Finance Officer - PKC13139

37,015 - 40,825

2 High Street, Perth



An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Finance & Business Support team at Perth and Kinross Council.



We are seeking a motivated and customer focused Finance Officer to provide comprehensive accounting and budgeting support across a diverse range of services.



This role involves working with financial management systems and Microsoft Office tools to support effective service delivery.



This is a hybrid working position, with time split between our office at 2 High Street, Perth and remote working from home.

About the Role

As a Finance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting financial management activities, including:


Budget preparation and monitoring. Financial reporting and analysis. Supporting statutory accounting processes. Assisting and complete government and statistical returns, grant claims; and FOI requests. Assisting with business case development.

You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality financial services that support decision-making and ensure compliance with statutory and internal requirements.

What We Offer

A supportive and inclusive working environment. Opportunities for professional development. Flexible working arrangements. The chance to make a meaningful impact across Council services.

If you're ready to bring your financial expertise to a dynamic and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Skills & Experience Required

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We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:


Strong organisational and numeracy skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to a range of audiences. A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently. Strong IT and digital skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and financial systems. A commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and high standards of customer service. The ability to follow processes and procedures accurately. Understanding of Health & Safety and GDPR requirements relevant to the role. A flexible and adaptable approach to change and new ways of working. A collaborative mindset, with a willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues.

A SVQ level 4 qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent level of experience within a finance environment is essential.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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Our

values and behaviours

influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our

values and behaviours

.