Project Finance Accountant — Capital & Asset Reporting

Scottish Canals; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Public holidays

Health cash plan

Pension contribution

Discount vouchers

Sick pay

Job summary

Scottish Canals in Scotland invites applications for a Project Finance Accountant to join our Finance Department. The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in Falkirk or Glasgow.

You will manage fixed asset registers, support Capital Investment Program reporting for Grant in Aid and Third-Party funding, and ensure statutory compliance. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accountancy qualification, have at least three years in finance, and be experienced in IFRS

Qualifications

• Qualified professional accountant with relevant credential.
• At least 3 years’ experience in finance.
• Experience in public sector accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support stakeholders on the accounting and budgetary treatment of projects.
• Report the Capital Investment Program budgets, forecasts and actual expenditure (Grant in Aid and Third-Party funding).
• Support improving project accounting processes for efficiency and business improvement.
• Maintain an accurate, complete Fixed Asset Register.

Skills

Finance experience

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Public sector knowledge

Advanced Excel

IFRS and FReM knowledge

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Job description

Scottish Canals in Scotland invites applications for a Project Finance Accountant to join our Finance Department. The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in Falkirk or Glasgow.

You will manage fixed asset registers, support Capital Investment Program reporting for Grant in Aid and Third-Party funding, and ensure statutory compliance. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accountancy qualification, have at least three years in finance, and be experienced in IFRS