Accountant

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About the role 

We are recruiting an experienced Accountant to our accounting team.  

You will support the Head of Finance and Senior Accountant to deliver a comprehensive and high-quality finance service to the SSSC.    

Working in a busy team you will:  

• compile financial information and hold meetings with budget holders  
• be responsible for collating budget monitoring projection data and updating the overall financial position for budget monitoring reports
• help compile the SSSC annual budgets  
• assist in the production of the SSSC statutory annual accounts  
• review monthly balance sheet reconciliations  
• compile information for financial or statistical returns  
• train and develop finance and non-finance staff

Who we are 

We are the independent regulator for social service workers in Scotland. Our work means the people of Scotland can count on social work, social care and children and young people services being provided by a trusted, skilled and confident workforce.   

We protect the public by registering people working in social work, social care and children and young people services, setting standards for their practice, conduct, training and education and by supporting their professional development. Where people fall below the standards of practice and conduct, we can investigate and take action. 

What you need to succeed 

We are looking for someone who:  

•  is a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or holds a part professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CIPFA, CA, ACCA, ACMA)
• can demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of accuracy and attention to detail 
• has organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload 
• is a strong communicator and able to demonstrate commitment to excellent customer service 
• is able to work on your own initiative and with minimal supervision.  
• has excellent problem solving and analytical skills 
• is able to work flexibly as part of a team

Why work for us  

We are an ambitious, enthusiastic and supportive organisation. With around 300 employees, you can really make an impact here. We offer a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, a full range of benefits, local government pension scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service). 

You can find out more about the benefits of working here on our website. 

Our office is in Dundee and we have an agile working policy. We encourage remote working and support a less office-based format. We are happy to discuss individual arrangements and consider agile working, depending on job requirements (such as being in the office for training events and meetings etc).  

We do meet in the office regularly (at least once a month) or when appropriate for the task at hand. 

How to apply 

You’ll find more information in the job profile and person specification. 

Find more information about us here on our website and on facebook.com/thesssc, X @SSSCNews, Instagram @SSSCNews and LinkedIn @Scottish Social Services Council.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Dawn Hutchison at Dawn.Hutchison@sssc.uk.com to arrange a time. 

To apply, please complete the online application form by 8.00am on Monday 13 January 2025. We expect to hold interviews on Thursday 23 January 2025.