At a Glance
- Tasks: Support management accounting and develop finance business partnering skills in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join the Scottish Parliament's Finance team, a high-profile public-sector organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 41.5 leave days, flexible working, and a generous pension contribution.
- Other info: Inclusive culture welcoming diverse candidates and offering excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Build your finance career while making a real impact in a respected institution.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified or experienced in management accounting with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 37021 - 44779 £ per year.
The Scottish Parliament is offering a part-time position with a salary range of £37,021 to £44,779 (Pro-rata). This is a permanent contract with hybrid working from Holyrood, Edinburgh and from home. The role includes 41.5 days of leave (including public holidays) and requires a working pattern of 17.5 hours per week. We are committed to supporting staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK before starting employment, as the Scottish Parliament does not sponsor job applicants for employment visas. Although not a civil service employer, we offer civil service pension arrangements with an employer contribution of 28.97% of basic annual salary. CTC security clearance will be processed at the job offer stage.
We are looking for a part qualified or experienced management accountant to join the Finance team in an exciting part-time role that combines management accounting with developing finance business partnering experience. You will work closely with experienced, professionally qualified colleagues and take day-to-day responsibility for supporting a portfolio of business areas.
- Build effective relationships with budget holders
- Produce and interpret management information
- Maintain robust budgets and forecasts
- Analyse financial performance
- Provide practical financial advice to support good decision-making
You should have practical management accounting experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, along with strong analytical and Excel skills. Confidence in communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues and the ability to constructively challenge assumptions where appropriate is essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their technical accounting experience and develop their career in finance business partnering within a high-profile public-sector organisation. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Minority Ethnic background and candidates with a disability. All appointments will be made on merit.
We have a values-based culture of respect and inclusion embedded in our organisation, and everyone has the ability to make a difference. We offer a great range of benefits including:
- 41.5 leave days (including public holidays)
- Flexible working
- Paid professional subscriptions
- Family-friendly policies
- Season Ticket advance loans
- An onsite gym facility
- Health and Wellbeing Schemes including discounted gym membership
- A confidential counselling and information service
- The Cycle to Work Scheme
You will also have the opportunity to join the Alpha Civil Service pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97% of your basic salary. All new starts will be appointed to the first scale point of the grade for their role.
Closing Date: 18 November 2026
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