Job Summary
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Business Support team within the Finance office as a Business Accountant. Working closely with the Senior Business Accountant, you will deliver high-quality financial reporting, information and insight to budget managers and their teams, as well as to the Director and Head of Finance.
Key Responsibilities
* Support month end processes following the move to Oracle and assist the Senior Management Accountant in exploring and developing reporting solutions.
* Support specific Office Heads through the budget setting, forecasting and monitoring processes, engaging regularly through formal and informal discussions.
* Be responsible for month end reporting and analysis, identifying budget pressures and surpluses, and supporting informed decision making.
* Provide financial input to business cases for projects, new services and workforce planning.
* Assist the organisation through the transition to Oracle Fusion, developing reporting solutions and supporting evolving reporting, forecasting and workforce planning functionality.
Benefits and Conditions
* Salary range £45,428 – £54,166, with £45,428 on appointment.
* Contract: 2‑Year fixed‑term contract.
* Location: Hybrid working from Holyrood, Edinburgh and from home.
* Leave: 41.5 days, including public holidays.
* Working pattern: Full‑time, 35‑hour week with flexible working options.
* Pension: Civil Service pension scheme with employer contribution of 28.97% of base salary.
* Clearance: CTC security clearance processed at job offer stage.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from candidates from a Minority Ethnic background and Disabled candidates. All appointments are made on merit. We have a values‑based culture of respect and inclusion embedded in our organisation, and everyone has the ability to make a difference.
Closing Date: 12:00 noon on 20 May 2026.
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