Financial Accountant

Job description

Are you interested in playing a key role in delivering the Scottish Government’s flagship activities, directly supporting key financial reporting? This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career as a Financial Accountant within a corporate setting at the heart of the Scottish Government. You’ll be joining an innovative, forward-looking division with a vision to apply global best practice, and a commitment to support all staff to grow their professional knowledge, skills, and experience. This is a pivotal role requiring strong financial control, sound judgement, and the ability to provide clear, expert advice to stakeholders across the organisation. You will play a key role in delivering the annual Consolidated Accounts and in supporting corporate financial exercises throughout the year. Responsibilities: - Support the preparation and delivery of the Scottish Government annual accounts. - Coordinate external audit activities and prepare required schedules for consolidated annual accounts. - Lead, support and line manage finance colleagues to ensure delivery of the team’s priorities, including driving improvements in balance sheet controls and processes as well as supporting...