Management accountant(fixed term)
Registers of Scotland
Apply before Midday on Friday 18th October 2024
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Registers of Scotland (RoS) manages 21 land, property and other legal registers which are a critical asset for the Scottish economy. We aim to provide the best public service for Scotland and are on a mission to make some of the oldest public land registers in the world into some of the most modern. We are committed to providing the best service to our customers through the creation of award-winning digital services, supported by the latest in cloud and AI technology.
When working at RoS we support our colleagues by offering a range of modern work policies and workspaces, as well as encouraging an inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment. We are proud to promote our We Invest in People Gold Award, Investors in Young People Silver Award and We Invest in Wellbeing Gold Award, alongside our zero gender pay gap and the fact we are a disability confident employer. To get a taste of what we do, our facilities and our hybrid working approach please see the following link for a short video;
Job description
This role is to provide management information and financial analysis to enable evidenced based decision making in support of RoS business objectives and enable efficient and effective use of RoS resources through budgetary control.
Main duties
Your main duties will include:
- Produce monthly delegated budgeting reports ensuring quality and accuracy.
- Analyse the data produced and liaise with relevant areas to explain resource usage and understand drivers behind cost and performance variances.
- Facilitate monthly meetings with Budget Holders and support Directors to manage budgets, offering advice and challenging decisions when appropriate.
- Ensure key messages from financial information are highlighted and clearly explained.
- Provide assistance to business areas so that they understand the financial impact of their projects and follow cost control procedures.
- Provide support in production of business cases, carrying out, analysis, appraisal and challenge to arrive at a robust end product.
- Carry out financial analysis as required, identifying potential risks and benefits, evaluating options using quantitative and qualitative sources to achieve financial sustainability.
- Assist with delivery of the budget forecasting cycle, providing guidance and support to the heads of services and EMT colleagues to ensure delivery aligns with the Corporate Plan.
- Any other adhoc duties commensurate with the role.
Person specification
Essential criteria - Your Skills and Attributes for Success
Technical
- Part qualified / qualified CCAB (or CIMA) Accountant, AAT (or similar) qualified or qualified by experience.
- Competent in the use of Windows based finance systems and Microsoft office applications, as a minimum, have intermediate excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, conditional functions etc.).
Competencies
Collaborating and partnering
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate the strategic implications of complex financial issues. Works collaboratively to ensure that RoS delivers its strategic outcomes within the resources available
Analysis and making effective decisions
Strong analytical skills - Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information effectively to key stakeholders, including non-finance professionals.
Delivering a quality service
Ability to work across teams, planning and driving forward longer-term work whilst managing shorter term demands. Deliver to deadlines and deliver high quality outputs under pressure, whilst demonstrating a commercial, financial, and sustainable mind set to ensure all activities and services deliver added value.
Demonstrating commitment and drive
Adaptable and willing to review role and priorities to meet the current and future needs of the organisation
Benefits
What can we offer you? – Benefits at RoS:
- We are a welcoming and inclusive community that functions on supportive practices such as Agile Coaches, Business Analysts, UX specialists and more.
- We offer a stimulating working environment and strongly believe that a diverse team is crucial to achieving our mission!
- Our team is ambitious, acts with integrity and demonstrates commitment to progress and impact. We nurture talent and reward success.
- We work in an agile way, which is applied across the whole organisation.
- RoS offers a generous annual leave entitlement. Starting with 26 days of holiday plus 12 days bank holidays (for a total of 38 days). We reward your commitment to us by increasing annual leave by +1 day per year, for up to +4 additional days on your entitlement, bringing your allowance to 42 days.
- We operate a 35-hour working week and offer flexible working arrangements (up to 30 hours flexi per month).
- This job is based in our Edinburgh office and we currently offer a hybrid working model, having established we can successfully work remotely.
As part of the reward package, you will get access to:
- Civil Service employer pension contributions at circa 29%.
- Service benefits, cycle to work scheme, discounted dental insurance, £100 eye care vouchers subsidised gym memberships, buying and selling annual leave, retail discounts and more!
- Family friendly leave policies (Maternity at *1-year full pay, Paternity Leave/Shared parental Leave/Special Leave & more) *after 1 year of continuous service.
- We will pay for your annual financial accreditation fee.
- We offer continuous training and development opportunities, including being able to attend industry events.
- A generous salary range with pay progression arrangements is in place.
- You will have access to external counselling and external advice.
- We are a Disability Confident employer.
- We hold a Invest in People Gold Award, Investors in Young People Silver Award and We Invest in Wellbeing Gold Award.
- We monitor equal opportunities and offer support where needed.
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Assessment
Candidates will be assessed against the essential criteria for the role competencies as stated above. We will invite suitable candidates to an interview which be held on Thursday 24th October and Friday 25th October, though this is subject to confirmation.
The assessment will be a behaviour-based interview based on the behaviours mentioned in the essential criteria. We will be assessing candidates remotely via MS Teams, (though we may invite you attend assessment at one of our office locations with prior agreement). Assessments and appointments are made in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, in strict merit order.
Indicative Recruitment Timetable
Closing date: Friday 18th October at 12pm.
Application Sift: Monday 21st October
Invites to assessment: Monday 21st October
Assessment: Thursday 24th October and Friday 25th October
* Please note dates may be subject to change.
Feedback
Feedback will only be provided if you progress to interview stage.
Reserve List
In the event that further posts are required, a reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for up to 12 months
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Working for the Civil Service
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Katie Brown
- Email : katiebrown@michaelpage.com
Recruitment team
- Email : Resourcing@ros.gov.uk
