The Senior Financial Accountant will be directly responsible to the Head of Financial Accounting and will perform a key strategic role, working with other members of the Finance and Procurement team, to deliver efficient and effective financial accounting to the Scottish Courts & Tribunals Service (SCTS) and its stakeholders. SCTS plays a key role in the administration of justice. We fulfil our purpose by providing the people, buildings and services needed to support the judiciary, the courts, devolved tribunals and OPG. Our work focuses on improving access to justice, reducing delay and cost within the justice system, modernising our services in line with reform, and using leading technology to improve our services for everyone

The work of SCTS covers a broader range of issues than you may think. In providing support to Scotland’s courts, devolved tribunals and the OPG, we touch the lives of many people on a daily basis – be that through formal court or tribunal business, fulfilling your civic duty as a juror, paying fees or fines, seeking help in managing the affairs of an incapable adult or dealing with the estate of a loved one who has passed away. SCTS deals with over a quarter of a million cases and applications each year. Behind each one of these is an individual – looking to the system to help them assert their rights, address wrongs or provide support in a time of need. It is this work – which takes place every day in our courts, tribunals and administrative centres across Scotland – that consumes most of the time, energy and skill of our staff. We take pride in working as one team and providing high levels of service to all those who use the courts, tribunals and OPG. We are always looking to improve the services we provide – through innovation and development. Whilst delivering our core services is our priority, considering how we can improve and develop is also crucial to keep delivering the highest quality service.

To help direct us towards achieving our purpose successfully, we embrace three key values of respect, service and excellence. These guide our behaviour, decisions and actions – in pursuit of fulfilling our purpose to the highest standard.

Annual Reports and Accounts

Manage the planning, preparation and delivery of the SCTS annual report and accounts.
Liaise with external auditors to meet audit deliverables.

Capital management

Provide advice and guidance on the application of accounting standards applicable in SCTS to Finance business partners and wider business colleagues including Digital and Property Services.
Update and maintain guidance and policies to comply with development of accounting standards

Staff Management

Candidate may have staff management responsibility for one staff member

Qualified CCAB/CIMA

Ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner and to choose appropriate communication styles for different audiences, particularly the ability to explain technical issues to non-specialist colleagues
Self-motivated, able to work without supervision and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical skills and good attention to detail with the ability to use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice.
Relevant experience of financial accounting and a sound knowledge of technical accounting standards.
Preparing and/or auditing of annual financial statements.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting systems

• A supportive and professional induction programme with regular check-ins with your line manager
• Job stability and security with excellent and varied career prospects
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 4 years’ service) plus 11.5 public and privilege holidays
• Special leave and paid leave for study or voluntary public service
• Excellent Civil Service Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance
• A variety of staff discounts and offers with major retailers
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Access to opportunities across all Civil Service departments that are not available to non-Civil Servants
• Security of full pay when unwell (up to a maximum of 6 months)
• Learning and development (including digital) opportu

Note:

If you are a civil servant or an employee of a public body, this advertised role is not within the Civil Service or an accredited Non-Departmental Public Body. As such, your continuity of service may be affected if you apply and are successful, and you should check the appropriate guidance with your HR team or line manager.

recruitment@scotcourts.gov.uk

recruitment@scotcourts.gov.uk

0131 248 1815

recruitment@scotcourts.gov.uk