Financial Accountant

1 week ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Scottish Government Full time
Job Title: Financial Accountant

Transport Scotland is seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant to join our Finance and Corporate Services Directorate. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in producing timely and accurate financial information, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and financial regulations, and developing and maintaining robust financial processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Produce high-quality financial reports and analysis for management decision-making.
  • Ensure all financial transactions are compliant with Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM), Finance Reporting Manual (FReM), IFRS, and other relevant regulations.
  • Develop and maintain financial processes and controls to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Manage and support a small team, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work.
  • Deputise for the Senior Financial Accountant as required.
Requirements:
  • CCAB (or equivalent) qualified with up-to-date CPD.
  • Experience in a financial environment, with excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible approach to meet deadlines.
What We Offer:

As a Financial Accountant with Transport Scotland, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, with a competitive salary and benefits package. You will also have the chance to develop your skills and knowledge, working with a talented team of professionals.

This is a full-time role, based in Glasgow or Edinburgh, with hybrid working arrangements. We welcome applications from candidates with different working patterns, and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.



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