Senior Accountant (Hybrid working) (Permanent)

Post Title: Senior Accountant (People) Highland (Hybrid) Permanent Join Highland Council as a Senior Accountant and play a vital role in delivering expert financial support across our service areas. Based in the Highlands, this permanent position offers flexible hybrid working from any of our offices across the region. This full-time role (35 hours/week) provides dedicated financial support to the People Cluster, helping to ensure the effective delivery of services across Education and Learning and Heath and Social Care. Responsibilities include budget preparation, financial reporting, and team leadership. We’re seeking a CCAB-qualified professional with strong experience in local government finance, excellent analytical abilities, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holidays, pension contributions, and a commitment to your professional development If you're ready to help shape the financial future of the Highlands, we’d love to hear from you. Please APPLY ONLINE . The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce. As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post. Extensive knowledge and experience of Local Government financial procedures. Qualified membership of a Professional Accounting body (CCAB or other) HND in Accounting or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.