Financial Accountant
Job in
City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-10-30
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Financial Compliance, Accounting Manager -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Financial Compliance, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This Financial Accountant post sits in the Finance and Procurement team at the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. The work centres on the non-current asset register, reconciliations and the Annual Report and Accounts, including the Whole of Government Accounts return. It also makes the post the main contact for external auditors, keeping controls aligned to the Scottish Public Finance Manual. Fit depends on an AAT qualification or equivalent experience and a willingness to study for a professional accounting qualification.
Whatthe job involves
- Maintain the non-current asset register and oversee capital accounting arrangements
- Support preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts, ensuring accuracy and statutory compliance
- Act as primary contact for external auditors, coordinating audit activity and managing queries
- Support compliance with the SPFM, FReM and accounting standards, giving technical advice across the organisation
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
- Contribute to continuous improvement in the Finance and Procurement unit, reviewing processes and strengthening controls
- Organise and facilitate technical accounting working groups
- Prepare financial information for the Whole of Government Accounts return
- Build relationships with business areas, providing financial advice and support
- Undertake other duties commensurate with grade, including supporting Finance Business Partners and the Head of Financial Governance
- Recognised qualification in accountancy, finance or a related discipline, or an AAT qualification
- Willingness to study towards a recognised professional accounting qualification
- Equivalent relevant financial accounting experience, accepted in place of a qualification
- Standard Disclosure check completed before employment starts
- Flexible working arrangements
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 after 2 years, plus 12 public and privilege holidays
- Civil Service Pension Scheme
- Special leave and paid leave for study or voluntary public service
- Payment of professional membership fees
Full pay when unwell for up to 6 months - Learning and development, including digital
- Family friendly policies
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