Be part of building Scotland’s future

Scottish Enterprise is Scotland’s national economic development agency. We help Scottish businesses to grow nationally and internationally, become more efficient and innovative, and access the funds they need to develop. We also attract overseas companies to invest in Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to take the first steps in a rewarding career with a renowned organisation.

The role  

The Accounting Services Team within the Finance Directorate is responsible for all aspects of external financial reporting, including the Annual Report and Accounts, statutory tax returns and reporting to the Scottish Government. You’ll support the Accounting Services Team Leader to maintain accurate and reliable finance records, and take lead responsibility for specific accounts areas and subsidiary companies as required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality working papers and supporting schedules for assigned accounts areas as part of the preparation of the Scottish Enterprise Group’s Annual Report and Accounts.
• Working with the external auditors (Audit Scotland) to provide supplementary information and respond to queries so that audit clearance is achieved on time.
• Preparing and filing Corporation Tax computations and VAT Returns – which includes working with external tax advisers to ensure statutory returns are prepared and filed, and providing advice to colleagues on the tax consequences of transactions and projects.
• Providing financial advice to colleagues across SE, including overseas field office operations, to support compliance with accounting policies, regulatory compliance and project development.
• Acting as an authorised bank signatory to approve payments made online.
• Providing financial reporting and analysis to support outturn reporting to the Scottish Government.
• Managing Scottish Enterprise’s annual cash allocation (Grant in aid).

Who we’re looking for

You’ll be more than comfortable working with confidence using your own initiative. Your flexible and adaptable approach will help you manage your workload and meet strict deadlines. You’ll also enjoy problem-solving and applying logic to achieve the best solutions.

You’ll bring us expert knowledge and an ability to work well with others thanks to your highly developed influencing skills and powers of persuasion.

Your skills, abilities and experience should include:  

• A recognised CCAB accountancy qualification (e.g. CA, CIMA, ACCA)

• Post qualifying experience in financial reporting role.

• Appreciation of International Accounting Standards, UKGAAP and public sector financial framework within which SE must operate.

• Appreciation of the basic principles of UK Corporation Tax and VAT legislation.

• An understanding of Financial Systems.

• A keen eye for detail when producing accurate and reliable finance records to tight deadlines.

Ideally, but not essentially, you’ll also have:

• Knowledge of Infor SunSystems finance applications (SUN Accounts)

• Proficient in desk-top software packages particularly Microsoft Excel

Role Profile

Further information on the role can be found in the attached role profile

Life at Scottish Enterprise

As one of Scotland’s Top 10 Flexible Employers, we pride ourselves on empowering our colleagues to work when and where they can best deliver their role in support of our corporate plan.  Learn more about working with us 

How to apply

If you're interested in this role, complete your application form by 25^th September 2024.

Interview dates

• First interviews will be held week commencing 7^th October
• Second interviews will be held week commencing 21^st October

Our values

Being part of Scottish Enterprise means being open to new ideas and trying different ways of working. We support each other to reach our full potential. We celebrate shared success and learn together when things don’t go so well.  And we always treat each other fairly, with respect and understanding. Together, we are the difference. 

At Scottish Enterprise, we’re proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience and thought is vital to the success of our vision for the future of every community across Scotland. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required, not only during the application and assessment process but throughout employment with us.

We have the following networks which are open to all colleagues to help drive inclusion, Disability Positive, Gender Balanced, Multi-cultural, Multi-Generational and Pride (LGBTQ+).

Apply now to build your future with us.