Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to support the delivery of high-quality financial accounting and reporting across SLAB.


Working closely with the Financial Accountant and the wider Finance & Procurement Department, you'll contribute to monthly and annual accounts, support budget holders, maintain accurate financial records, and help ensure compliance with IFRS, the FreM, and the SPFM.


The role also provides financial support across the organisation, including work on grants, statutory reporting, and financial data analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

performing ledger reconciliations, posting journals, and supporting monthly management accounts assisting with the annual report and accounts, internal and external audit activity, and WIP calculations providing financial analysis and advice to budget holders as part of budget setting and quarterly reviews preparing financial data for business cases, FOI requests, and public sector disclosures overseeing elements of the Grant Funding Programme, including reviewing returns and managing disbursements helping maintain and develop the financial management system.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

experience using financial management systems (Oracle Fusion experience is an advantage) strong IT proficiency, particularly advanced Excel skills confidence in providing sound technical financial advice in line with accounting standards experience in budget monitoring and supporting service managers proven problem-solving skills, strong judgement, and the ability to analyse complex information high attention to detail, good communication skills, and a collaborative, organised working style

For more details about this role and a full list of essential criteria and required competencies,

Completed applications should be returned by Sunday, 7 December 2025 (23:55).



For assistance, please email recruitment@slab.org.uk .

The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB

) plays a vital role in ensuring access to justice for all individuals in Scotland. As a non-departmental public body, SLAB operates independently but is accountable to the Scottish Government. Our mission is simple: to provide essential legal support to those who need it most, ensuring fair access to justice for all.


We manage and continually improve the delivery of publicly funded legal assistance and provide strategic advice to Scottish Ministers, shaping the future of legal aid in Scotland. In a dynamic and evolving legal landscape, our work is central to the functioning of the justice system, supporting the courts and helping people navigate complex legal matters.


At SLAB, we believe in the power of a diverse, talented workforce. We employ individuals from all backgrounds, bringing a range of skills and experiences to our workforce. Every role, whether directly interacting with the public or providing behind-the-scenes support, makes a meaningful impact on people's lives.


We offer an inclusive, supportive work environment with a comprehensive employment package. To learn more about working with SLAB and the benefits we offer, please visit www.slab.org.uk/recruitment/working-for-us.

We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to being fair, inclusive and a place where all belong.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people.

We will ensure that the disclosure of disability status will not negatively impact anyone's application. Where reasonable, we are committed to guaranteeing an interview to every applicant who indicates they have a disability, under the Equality Act 2010, and meets the minimum criteria for the role.

For further information on SLAB's services, values, and how the legal aid system works, please visit

www.slab.org.uk.