Job Description
Vacancy InformationHourly rate of pay: £15.16 - £16.30
Post 1 - Temporary secondment cover for 18 months.Post 2 - Temporary for 12 months.You will be asked to indicate which post(s) you would like to be considered for when you complete the application form.
Days and Hours of Work:Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.To start 1st July 2026.Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.
We are looking for an organised individual to join an established team who are moving to a new financial system. The ability to pick up new information quickly will be key, along with proficiency in common IT products such as Microsoft Excel and Word. The suitable candidate will be forward thinking, with the ability to pay attention to detail and to identify potential improvements.
Home / Hybrid Working ConsiderationApplications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.
Please Note:All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.Job DetailsTo deliver an efficient accounts payable service, safeguarding taxpayer assets and supporting services to effectively manage their resources.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The East Lothian WayThe ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.Job RequirementsRelevant QualificationsSVQ level 2 or equivalent level (Highers/NC) in providing financial services or a related subject and relevant experience within a similar environment.Additional InformationFor additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
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