Overview
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Police Scotland was established on 1 April 2013 and is responsible for policing across the whole of Scotland with a unique range of urban, rural, island and remote communities.
It is the second largest force in the UK with 22,000 officers and staff working together for the people of Scotland.
Our purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities in Scotland, focusing on Keeping People Safe in line with our values of integrity, fairness and respect and with human rights at the heart of everything we do.
Role purpose and key responsibilities
We are seeking a qualified Law Accountant who will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality service to independently review all fee notes and itemised invoices received by the Scottish Police Authority/Police Scotland from the firms of solicitors instructed to act on behalf of officers or staff involved in relevant existing legal proceedings or new cases.
As the portfolio’s primary interface for the Law Accountant function, the role will also be responsible for the delivery of robust high-quality analysis reporting and provide expert advice and guidance to Police Scotland senior management and executive members.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Preparing accounts of expenses, reviewing accounts, drafting objections, engaging in negotiations with Third Party agents and preparing reports for the Force Executive.
* Must have previous experience as a qualified Law Accountant.
* Experience in drafting accounts of expenses.
* Experience in assessing / negotiating accounts of expenses.
* Experience in preparing points of objection / responses.
* Accurate numeracy skills and the ability to work with data.
* Ability to use initiative and problem solve situations as they arise.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand and interpret terminology, maintain attention to detail.
* Demonstrate the capability to effectively manage and complete tasks within established timeframes, ensuring timely delivery without compromising quality or attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and MS Teams).
* Ability to work well as an individual and as part of a team.
Location:
* Based in either Glasgow (Dalmarnock) or Perth with a hybrid working arrangement and option to work from home.
- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances
- Annual salary increments
- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment
- Wide range of family friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to range of staff associations
- Scottish Police Recreation Association
- Scottish Police Credit Union
- Cycle to Work Scheme
This is a fixed term contract for 18 months - There may be the possibility of this being extended.
RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK
Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years immediately prior to application.
Seniorities
* Seniority level: Associate
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Administrative
* Industries: Law Enforcement and Law Practice
This description reflects a refined version of the original posting and retains the core responsibilities and requirements.
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