Are you passionate about driving financial sustainability within Public Sector?
Do you want to help shape and support how National Services Scotland (NSS) can deliver services more efficiently and effectively?
About The Organisation
NSS is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Post
An exciting opportunity has arisen for recruitment to the post of Reporting Accountant (PMO). As a key member of the Finance PMO, you will ensure that our finance governance and programme tracking systems operate seamlessly. Your responsibilities will include:
* Maintaining critical Finance Registers for Cash Releasing Efficiency Savings (CRES), Cost Pressures, Investments and Service Level Agreements (SLA).
* Manage the Finance Demand portal by working closely with leads to ensure accurate programme updates are accurate and timely.
* Consolidate financial results at month end for NSS and PHS.
The Candidate
We're seeking a proactive and analytical professional who can bring structure, insight, and energy to our finance and programme operations. The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
* Excellent data management and reconciliation skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
* Proficiency in tools like Excel, ServiceNow, and financial systems.
* A collaborative mindset and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who have lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency
The post holder will be educated or working towards a CCAB Certificate level (degree level) in a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
Location and Working Pattern:
Location Flexible with offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Work pattern Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
Inclusion
is a national board and, as an
anchor institution
, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that
flexible working
creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many
learning and development opportunities
to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality
staff networks
in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all
disabled applicants
who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited
Disability Confident Leader
, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any
reasonable adjustments
, please contact the Recruitment Team on
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Ana Vercosa on
Closing date for completed applications is 7th of October 2025.
Further Information On NSS Is Available From
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders). NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies