Finance Officer, Orkney Health and Care - ORK09759
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,601.00 to £33,791.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1NY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09759 |
Summary
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ENTERPRISE AND RESOURCES
Finance Services
Finance Officer, Orkney Health and Care
35 hours per week
Permanent
£31,601 - £33,791 / £17.32 - £18.52 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
An opportunity has arisen as a Finance Officer situated within the Orkney Health and Care Finance Service.
The post holder will support the Chief Finance Officer in performing the duties of the revenue accounting function.
The post holder will provide Council Services with high quality financial advice, ensuring the maintenance of sound financial and accounting practice and adherence to Council procedures. The post holder will liaise with staff across a range of disciplines both within the council and external agencies, including external audit.
There is a requirement of having excellent communication skills and be able to produce written work to a high standard. This will include sound numerical and analytical skills and be familiar with computer based financial systems.
You should have experience of working in a Finance role and be able to demonstrate knowledge of financial systems and procedures. You must also be able to work under pressure and deliver priorities within fixed timescales.
You should hold a qualification at SCQF level 5/6 i.e. SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grade, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship or equivalent level qualification or have a minimum of 2 years previous relevant experience as detailed in the job profile.
For an informal discussion regarding the above post, please contact Deborah Langan, Chief Finance Officer, Accounting on 01856 873535 extension 2601
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 5 October 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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