Your newpany
Hays are excited to partner with our client in the search for a new Senior Financial Accountant to join their dynamic function of 11, directly managing 4 of the team.
You’ll be joining a non-departmental public body with access to a vast budget focusing on regeneration, sustainability, andmunity engagement.Your new role
As Senior Financial Accountant, you will report to the Head of Finance and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial integrity of the organisation. You’ll lead a team of four, including the Financial Accountant, Project Accountant, and Capital Assistant Accountant, and be responsible for statutory reporting, capital accounting, and financialernance across Scottish Canals’ extensive asset base.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Leading the preparation of annual statutory accounts in line with theernment Financial Reporting Manual (FreM)
2. Managing relationships with external auditors, internal audit, and asset valuers
3. Overseeing capital expenditure reporting and the organisation’s £ Capital Investment Plan
4. Ensuringpliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies
5. Delivering robust asset valuation processes and maintaining the non-current asset register
6. Supporting internal audit procedures and risk mitigation strategies
7. Providing financial training across departments and contributing to continuous improvement
What you'll need to succeed
You’ll be a CCAB-qualified accountant with at least 3 years post qualification experience and a strong background of line management. You’ll have a strong technical understanding of financial accounting and be confident using SAGE 300 and SAGE Intelligence. Experience in the public sector and a solid understanding of financial controls, grant management, valuations and capital expenditure are desired.
Key skills:
8. Advanced analytical skills
9. Strongmunication and stakeholder engagement abilities
10. Experience in coaching and mentoring finance professionals
11. Robust Knowledge of financial reporting andernance
What you'll get in returnOur client offerspetitive benefits package including:
12. Totally flexible hybrid work, offices based in either Glasgow or Falkirk
13. 28 days annual leave (rising to 30), plus 10 public holidays
14. Unrestricted option to buy/sell additional leave
15. Discounted shopping vouchers
16. Employee assistance programme
17. Up to 10% employer pension contribution
18. Cycle to work andputer salary sacrifice schemes
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