Finance Assistant

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is an Agency of the Scottish Government, working in partnership with organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors to deliver safe and secure custodial services that empower offenders to take responsibility and to fulfil their potential.
We employ over people in a diverse range of professions across our 13 prisons, Headquarters and the SPS College.About the RoleThe post holder will be responsible for maintaining the Accounts Payable module, providing support to establishments as required and completion of month end reconciliations.There will also be responsibility for assisting with the preparation of documents for year end and reviewing year end returns from establishments.About you5 Standard Grades (including English and Maths/Arithmetic) at Grade 3 or above or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience.. EssentialCompetent in the use of a windows based finance package.
EssentialExcellent numeracy skills with the ability to analyse a wide range of information.
EssentialBenefits on offer include (but are not limited to):An attractive Civil Service Pension – employer contributions of 27.1% to 27.9%Hybrid working policy – supporting flexibility in work arrangementsOngoing professional developmentOpportunity for progressionAnnual Leave – 34days rising to 42daysSick PayDiscounts on High Street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred and Civil Service Sports CouncilFor further information on this opportunity, including full job description, person specification, assessment process and to apply, please visit