Senior Accountant (Capital) - FLK14329

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We are a Council of the Future...

Falkirk Council is committed to creating strong, healthy, and resilient communities, reducing inequalities, and driving a thriving, greener local economy. The Council delivers major investments across the area, and this role offers the opportunity to contribute to these ambitions and major capital investment goals. If you are motivated to be involved in shaping Falkirk’s future, we want to hear from you.

The Post

The post of Senior Accountant (Capital) has arisen as a valued colleague prepares to retire. The role sits within our Capital team who work closely with the Treasury function which forms part of the wider Corporate Finance Team.

To expand on the Job Profile for this post and to further assist, details of the key operational responsibilities of this role are:

• Provide capital monitoring support, assess risks, and forecast outturns to deliver capital investment plans.
• Maintain the fixed asset register ensuring accurate and timely information is available for the annual accounts.
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity to optimise the use of funds and minimise financial risk.
• Support the preparation of treasury monitoring reports, including performance against budget and Prudential indicators.
• Support capital financing activities, including loan charge projections.
• Support the provision of specialist advice to services on capital accounting treatments and project financing.
• Support production of the annual accounts, preparing capital-related notes, audit working papers, and responding to external audit queries.
• Input to the preparation of Treasury Management and Capital Strategies.

About You

This is an exciting time to join Falkirk Council’s Capital Team who play a vital role in supporting the delivery of the Council’s ambitious investment plans of c£500m covering housing, schools, community facilities, sports and leisure facilities and transport infrastructure.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a positive, supportive team culture, bringing experience and ideas to strengthen the Finance Team while helping to deliver the Council’s priorities.

If you are a qualified CIPFA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent CCAB professional and thinking about your next move, this is a excellent opportunity to join a welcoming and experienced team where you will be supported to develop your skills and make a real impact.

Why Choose Falkirk?

We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities to shape how we work and deliver services
• Bespoke training and career development
• Flexi-time working and hybrid working
• Competitive salary and generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits e.g. Shared cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs), Car Leasing Scheme
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Ideally candidates will have relevant experience gained within local government or public sector and successful candidates can expect to be invited for interview on Tuesday 7 July 2026.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to carry out a Disclosure Scotland check, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

Interested?

For informal enquiries please contact:

Caroline McGill, Accountancy Services Manager - Capital, Treasury and Insurance at

caroline.mcgill@falkirk.gov.uk