Job Description

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Reference number

429604
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Salary

42,467
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Job grade

Other###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

SF - Finance and Business Support###

Type of role

Other###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Edinburgh

About the job

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Job summary

Scottish Forestry is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government responsible for forestry policy regulatory and support functions. We are a progressive agency passionate about the vital role trees and woodlands play in tackling climate change, halting nature loss, supporting Scotland's economy, and improving the wellbeing of its people. We provide expert advice to Ministers on forestry policy, support and work with landowners, forestry professionals, communities and a wide range of stakeholders interested in forestry across Scotland.



The Finance and Business Support (FBS) Team plays a key role in enabling the Agency to achieve its strategic objectives. The team is committed to continuous improvement and delivering a high-quality professional service across the organisation. The FBS are split into two areas Finance and Business Support. The Finance team which you will be part of is responsible for inputting invoices into the finance system, providing key financial information and guidance to the organisation, budget monitoring, procurement and finance systems. Due to the relatively small size of both areas, there is a collaborative approach with some crossover between roles, encouraging flexibility and shared learning.



We have an exciting opportunity for qualified or part qualified Accountant to join the Finance team as a Financial Accounting Manager. This is a new role within the team aimed at strengthening our financial capabilities and play an important role in the evolution of the wider Agency.

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Job description

Lead on the Finance and Expenses Systems ensuring that all invoices and journals are processed accurately and payments runs are made in line with guidance. Also, you will look at ways to improve the systems and reports to make them work more efficiently for the team and the organisation.



You will support the Senior Finance Manager in a variety of areas including providing guidance across the organisation, the Annual Report and Accounts and deputise for them in their absence.



You will develop the team, individually and corporately, to deliver continuous improvement that benefits the individual and the organisation.



You will build partnerships and maintain relationships with regional and functional leads in conjunction with the Finance Business Partner, to improve the impact and understanding of financial reporting and business performance.

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Person specification

Experience

Essential:

Experience of annual report and accounts. Experience in leading, directing and developing a team to achieve shared success. A working knowledge of VAT returns Preparing budgets Giving guidance on financial matters Working in partnership with stakeholders Analysing financial information Prioritising tasks and respond to competing demands Communicating and presenting financial information to colleagues across the organisation. Managing staff


Desirable:

Transformation of procedures An extensive knowledge and experience of the Contracted-Out Services of VAT Previous experience with both Internal and External Auditors Some procurement knowledge Some finance systems knowledge

Technical

Essential:

The candidate is QBE with significant experience Skilled in the use of Finance Systems Skilled in packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook. Excellent numeracy and analytical skills; with the ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations


Desirable:

The successful candidate will be CCAB (or equivalent) qualified or part qualified (working towards being fully qualified)

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Selection process details

Please see our recruitment portal for further details



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Gary Henderson Email : gary.henderson@forestry.gov.scot
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Recruitment team

* Email : resourcing@forestryandland.gov.scot