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Finance Officer (Accounting) - ORK10891

Orkney Islands Council • Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

Salary

£30k – £40k

Posted

22 October 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Orkney Islands Council is hiring a Finance Officer (Accounting) - ORK10891 in Kirkwall, a accounting & finance role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £30k – £40k. Orkney Islands Council holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Advert Finance Officer (Accounting) Council Offices, Kirkwall 35 hours per week Permanent £32,743 - £35,006 £17.94 - £19.18 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to Team Manager, Accounting. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. An opportunity has arisen as a Finance Officer situated within the Accounting Service. The post holder will support the service in performing the …

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Orkney Islands Council — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £30k – £40k
How this salary compares: about 20% below the £50,000 median across 1,185 accounting & finance roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Posted: 22 October 2026
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