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Transport Scotland is the national transport agency for Scotland and is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers, with a budget of around £2 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Government’s focus on increasing sustainable economic growth, and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy, people, and the environment. For more information visit http://www.transport.gov.scot/.
This vacancy is for a B3 Financial Accountant
.This role sits within Transport Scotlands Finance and Corporate Services (FCS) Directorate, which is one of nine directorates within the agency. FCS consists of three distinct functions Corporate Services, Transport Scotland Finance and Net Zero and Just Transition (NZJT) Portfolio Finance.
Working as part of the Financial Accounting Team, you will have the opportunity to use your existing finance skills and develop a wider knowledge of Scottish Government and Transport Scotland financial accounting and reporting, whilst gaining an insight into how our work supports transport services, initiatives, infrastructure and policy throughout Scotland. A key requirement of the role is a flexible approach, with an ability to adapt quickly to change and to work with colleagues across the wider team.
This is a challenging, energising and fast-paced role with lots of variety and opportunity to be involved in the high profile work of the agency. This is a chance to play a key role in an organisation that is essential to Scotland and the Scottish people, with a wide and high profile remit. This role is key support for the Senior Financial Accountant and Head of Finance Accounts and Reporting and will give the successful candidate a real opportunity to make their mark in the team.
While the successful candidate should be fully CCAB (or equivalent) qualified with up-to-date CPD, it would also suit a newly qualified accounting professional looking to put their new qualification into practice. A suitable candidate will bring experience from a background in either the public or private sector with a strong, technical knowledge of finance principles and show excellent team working skills.
Job description
Ensure all financial transactions are compliant with relevant accounting and financial regulations, including the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM), Finance Reporting Manual (FReM), IFRS, HMRC legislation and other relevant regulations.
Ownership of balance sheet maintenance and reconciliation and provide up to date advice to the team and others on technical accounting principles and treatment in areas including, but not limited to Trunk Roads valuations, other fixed assets and lease treatments.
Develop and maintain robust and secure financial processes and controls and ensure that appropriate guidance and support is provided to the agency and other stakeholders.
Manage and support a small team, motivating them to be fully engaged in their work, encouraging learning and development and ensuring wellbeing needs are met.
Deputise for the Senior Financial Accountant as needed.
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Financial Management
People Management
Analysis & Use of Evidence
Self-Awareness
Essential Criteria & Qualifications
Fully qualified CCAB or equivalent or an affiliate member (i.e. all exams completed) with exceptional experience.
Essential Criteria
1. Experience of working within a financial environment and the ability to generate, identify and interrogate financial data to support decision making and ensure high levels of accuracy and compliance are achieved.
2. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to explain financial information clearly and maintain strong working relationships.
3. Enhanced analytical skills using a variety of tools including Excel to develop informed options, make evidence-based recommendations and support informed decisions.
4. Self-motivated individual, able to prioritise workloads, with the ability to adapt quickly to change in order to meet deadlines.
Minimum Time in Post
You will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of three years unless successful at gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.
In the event that further posts are required, a reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for up to 6 months.
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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Location
This post is based in Glasgow, with hybrid working in line with current Transport Scotland policies. You will be expected to be office based twice per week, pro rata.
The post is a full time role, but staff with different working patterns are invited to apply, and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.
Additional Information
To apply please fully complete the application and submit evidence based examples to demonstrate your knowledge/skills (300 words). Remember, your answers should be clear, concise and reflect what actions you undertook. You may want to use the STAR(R) approach to respond to each criterion.
Important Information regarding Interviews
Interviews may be conducted in a virtual/remote setting. All applicants must ensure that they have a suitable space to complete the virtual interview via MS Teams and ensure that Wi-Fi/Broadband capacity will be sufficient to carry both audio and video feeds to undertake the interview.
For information on this post please contact Hiring Manager, Mary Fitzgerald by email at mary.fitzgerald@transport.gov.scot
The Scottish Government is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via scottishgovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot
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Job contact :
- Name : Mary Fitzgerald
- Email : mary.fitzgerald@transport.gov.scot
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- Email : scottishgovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot
