Principal Accountant

1 month ago

Haddington, United Kingdom East Lothian Council Full time

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £26.91 - £30.30

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Starting and finishing times are flexible and flexi time is applicable.
To start 31st October .

Principal Accountant - Service Accounting x2
 East Lothian is seeking two qualified accountants to join the team. The posts will be based in Service Accounting and will support the financial management of a range of council services.

As a smaller council there will be opportunities for the successful applicants to work across a wider remit and develop their skills and experience.

These are critical posts within the structure and there will be opportunities for the successful applicants to help shape the future direction of the team and this is an exciting time to join.

The council offers flexible working, including working from home and flexi time, generous annual leave entitlement and a career average earnings pension scheme.

If you wish to discuss the posts further, please email your details to for the attention of the Service Manager (Service Accounting).

Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found

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