Senior Accounting Officer (Capital) - ORK09951
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Senior Accounting Officer (Capital) - ORK09951
£40,001 - £50,000
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 3 weeks ago, 24 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 18-01-2026 (In 4 days)
job Ref: ORK09951
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ENTERPRISE AND RESOURCES
Finance Service
Senior Accounting Officer (Capital)
35 hours per week
Permanent
£46,503 - £49,295 / £25.48 - £27.01 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
We are inviting applications for a Senior Accounting Officer (Capital) to work within our Corporate Finance Section. Applications from candidates seeking to work part time will be considered.
The postholder will work within a busy team supporting the functions of the Corporate Finance Section, to support the delivery of priority projects for the Council.
Your responsibilities will include supporting the Team Manager in:
• Coordinating the approval process for the capital programme through the capital project appraisal process.
• Maintaining systems of budgetary control for the capital programme.
• Accounting for the creation, use, and disposal of fixed assets.
• Providing financial advice and technical accountancy support to client services for key strategic projects.
• Assisting in the development of financial strategy.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who works well with others and is confident managing their own workload. The role involves handling financial queries from stakeholders both within and outside the Council, so strong interpersonal skills are essential.
We are looking for someone who holds an Accounting Technician (AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma) qualification or has a minimum of 5 years’ experience in line with the role specific duties and responsibilities.
You should have good numerical, communication and organisational skills and have experience of working with finance systems.
This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Scotland clearance.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Katie Gibson, Team Manager (Corporate Finance) on , ext. 2143 or by e-mail to katie.gibson@orkney.gov.uk or via TEAMS
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 18 January 2026
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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Orkney Islands Council
View full company profileForget images of remote islands - Orkney is well served by superb modern transport links. Forget the idea of a few people in the middle of no-where - Orkney is home to over 20,000 people. Orkney may bring to mind certain images, but the chances are they are, to say the least, a little off the mark. Sure, we're a bit off the beaten track, but the needs of our community are just the same as anywhere else. And, as a result, the opportunities we can offer you are comparable with those you'll find elsewhere. Of course, there are a few differences: for starters Orkney consists of 100,000 hectares spread over 70+ small islands (19 of which are inhabited), so, like our service users, you'll need to make the most of the transportation links which are vital to Orkney's social and economic well-being. Orkney Islands Council may be the smallest local authority in Scotland, but we can offer some big challenges. And big opportunities. This could be your big chance to make the move, and make a difference. OIC has an impact on many aspects of everyday life. With around 1,800 staff, we are also the county’s biggest employer.