Job Description

Contract/Base location:

Edinburgh (hybrid working

)

Salary range:

49,500 - 60,000 (placing dep. on exp)

A close team with big influence


We're ICAS - a global professional membership organisation and business network for Chartered Accountants. We're an educator, regulator, examiner, and a professional awarding body. Our smart and talented team comes from all walks of life. With a relaxed dynamic and a collaborative spirit, we take care of each other while supporting a vibrant, global membership.


If you are seeking a new career opportunity to use your extensive technical expertise in a learning environment - our QTL role may be the role for you.

What you'll do

As QTL you'll be responsible for the end-to-end assessment process for a portfolio of subjects, ensuring both formative and summative assessments are technically robust, valid, and reliable and consistently deliver valid, reliable, and fair results.


You'll lead on the creation of assessments, working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to align assessments with the syllabus and delivery; proactively safeguarding assessment quality and integrity to deliver fair outcomes for all students. You'll thrive under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.


Contributing to the technical expertise and development of assessment strategy, you'll drive continual improvements whilst looking ahead to the future of assessments.


You'll also work closely with markers, providing relevant training, oversee standardisation of marking and provide technical expertise throughout the marking process in collaboration with moderators.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Chartered Accountant (or relevant equivalent Level 11 Masters) with demonstrable technical expertise and established professional experience in:

Financial and non-financial reporting including:

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and accounting for complex transactions and events Preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS Preparation of disclosures including non-financial reporting and performance disclosures in accordance with relevant standards Effective communication of statutory and non-statutory information in corporate reporting.

Assurance including:

Technical and practical experience of all stages of a statutory assurance engagement In-depth knowledge and experience of audit data analytics and insights Experience of non-statutory assurance including sustainability reporting engagements

You'll be skilled and adept at managing complex assessment processes and consistently delivering high-stakes outcomes with accuracy, validity, and reliability and working at pace. You're an excellent communicator, able to build productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and have a meticulous attention to detail--especially when critiquing technical accuracy and compliance with assessment standards. Experience within a learning or assessment environment (for example within a training provider, or within higher education) is desirable. Being familiar with qualification frameworks and regulatory compliance would also be advantageous. We will provide training where necessary.


Above all, you are committed to continuous improvement, student success, and best practice in assessment design and delivery.

What you'll get

Working with ICAS means more than just a salary. Everyone is different and values benefits differently. Therefore, the benefits package is designed to allow you to choose what works best for you. Find out more here.

Ready to make a difference in professional qualifications?

Apply here to join our team as a QTL

ICAS does not offer sponsorship; applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK for this position.

ICAS places equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of all that we do.