Finance Officer

Scottish Government; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Scotland is looking for a Finance Officer to provide engagement and support for financial systems. This role involves banking reconciliations, stakeholder relationships, and management responsibilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills and will thrive in a supportive team environment. We offer flexible working options with a minimum of two days in the office and opportunities for career development within a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in banking reconciliations and financial controls.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Engagement and support for financial system implementations.
• Administer and review banking processes and financial controls.
• Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Good prioritisation

Communication

Analytical skills

Loan Processing

Fiscal Management

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Accounting

Tools

Accounting Software

QuickBooks

Job description

Description

Are you interested in finance and keen to develop a career in this area? Do you have good prioritisation, communication and analytical skills? Do you like to work in an environment that is always looking for ways to continually improve their service to our clients? If so our Finance Officer role could be a great fit for you. We are seeking an enthusiastic new team member to join the Benefits Expenditure and Debt branch of Social Security Scotland’s Corporate Finance. This role you’ll have many opportunities to work on varied activities with a range of stakeholders and will be fully supported in developing your skills and career.

Responsibilities

• Engagement and support for the implementation of financial systems and processes for all new benefits, while ensuring continuous improvement and refinement of existing processes.
• Banking reconciliations and related activities, account reconciliation including reporting, analysis and journaling in the finance system.
• Administration and review of financial controls for banking processes, including user access monitoring and review.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders within Social Security Scotland, the wider directorate, the Scottish Government and the Department for Work and Pensions.
• Assist in completing monthly financial reconciliations, carrying out analysis and posting accounting journals in the finance system.
• Line‑management responsibility (currently for one colleague), providing support and guidance.
• Support preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts, ensuring a clear audit trail and maintaining integrity of financial data.

Success Profiles

We use an assessment framework called Success Profiles which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about how we assess the Success Profile elements.

Experience

• Demonstrating good communication skills when working with your team and stakeholders to effectively ensure delivery of outputs.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Behaviours

• Working Together (Level 2)
• Delivering at Pace (Level 2)
• Making Effective Decisions (Level 2)

Technical / Professional Skills

Working with Data in Finance:

• Data Analysis – Applies knowledge of relevant data analysis packages and methodologies in conjunction with strong analytical skills to examine varied sources of information to support decision‑making. Working level required.
• Interrogation of Finance Systems – Connects finance information together from one or more systems/sources in a logical way to prepare for analysis and interpretation. Works with stakeholders to ensure relevancy of data to support insight‑driven finance decisions. Practitioner level required.

Skill Levels: Awareness – Basic understanding of the topic with minimal use in role/prior experience; Working – Moderate understanding of the topic with occasional use in role/prior experience; Practitioner – Strong understanding of the topic with regular use in role/moderate prior experience; Expert – Expert knowledge of the topic with day‑to‑day use in role/extensive prior experience.

How to Apply

Apply online. You must provide a CV and a Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the Success Profiles above. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified, applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment. If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and presentation. We aim to provide feedback on request. However if we receive a large number of applications it may not be possible to provide specific feedback on your application. We will provide feedback on request to candidates who attend an interview/assessment.

Information Session

We are holding a candidate information session to provide you with information about the application and interview process as well as further information on the role and team. The session will be held on Tuesday 28th October from 13:00 – 14:00. Please join us using the link below.
Click here to join the meeting.

Expected Timeline (subject to change)

Sift – w/c 6th November
Interview / Assessment – w/c 26th November
Location – Microsoft Teams

Reserve List

In the event that there are more successful candidates than posts available a reserve list will be kept for up to 12 months.

About Us

Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve. Find more about us here. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

Working Pattern

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role. We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum of 2 days per week in your assigned location which will be either Agnes Husband House, Dundee or 220 High Street. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.

Equality Statement

Social Security Scotland are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Social Security Scotland is a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment should you be successful in securing a post.

Further Information

This role is only available to existing permanent civil servants who have successfully completed their probation period within Social Security Scotland or the broader Scottish Government. The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 3 years unless successful in gaining promotion to a higher band or grade. Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form please contact the Resourcing Team. Apply before 5th November 2025 at 23:55. Contact Name – Michael McLean.

Key Skills

• Loan Processing
• Fiscal Management
• Accounting Software
• Financial Services
• Financial Concepts
• Financial Report Writing
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Agriculture
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Financial Management

Employment Details

• Employment Type – Full Time
• Department / Functional Area – Finance
• Experience – Years
• Vacancy – 1