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Banking Manager

Salary from: £37,471

Permanent, Full Time

Location: Saughton House, Edinburgh

SCTS a great place to work, learn and develop

ABOUT SCTS

SCTS plays a key role in the administration of justice. We fulfil our purpose by providing the people, buildings and services needed to support the judiciary, the courts, devolved tribunals and OPG. Our work focuses on improving access to justice, reducing delay and cost within the justice system, modernising our services in line with reform, and using leading technology to improve our services for everyone

The work of SCTS covers a broader range of issues than you may think. In providing support to Scotland’s courts, devolved tribunals and the OPG, we touch the lives of many people on a daily basis – be that through formal court or tribunal business, fulfilling your civic duty as a juror, paying fees or fines, seeking help in managing the affairs of an incapable adult or dealing with the estate of a loved one who has passed away. SCTS deals with over a quarter of a million cases and applications each year. Behind each one of these is an individual – looking to the system to help them assert their rights, address wrongs or provide support in a time of need. It is this work – which takes place every day in our courts, tribunals and administrative centres across Scotland – that consumes most of the time, energy and skill of our staff. We take pride in working as one team and providing high levels of service to all those who use the courts, tribunals and OPG. We are always looking to improve the services we provide – through innovation and development. Whilst delivering our core services is our priority, considering how we can improve and develop is also crucial to keep delivering the highest quality service.

To help direct us towards achieving our purpose successfully, we embrace three key values of respect, service and excellence.

These guide our behaviour, decisions and actions - in pursuit of fulfilling our purpose to the highest standard.

We are looking for a suitably qualified individual with a minimum HNC level accounting or equivalent Banking Qualification. This is an exciting role within the Financial Transactions Team (FiTT). FiTT is one of six teams which makes up the Finance & Procurement Unit (FPU). FiTT is responsible for the delivery of accurate and efficient transactional processing. The purpose of this role is to effectively manage the Banking and Cash Management functions, ensuring compliance with legislative and accounting requirements.

We are currently going through an exciting period of change which will see your role support the delivery of the Finance & Procurement business plan. You will be part of a growing team that plays an integral role in managing cash flow and income & expenditure, through the accurate and timely allocation and reconciliation of financial transactions for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

What you will do?

As the Finance Manager - Banking, you will have direct line management responsibility for 1 FTE and overall responsibility for the Banking Team (3 FTE).

We will trust you to take a proactive role in ensuring appropriate levels of financial control are in place and being adhered too. Following a detailed training plan, you will become the subject matter expert for the Banking function, providing support to your colleagues. You will be able to articulate and provide sound resolutions, where required, to technical queries across the team; whilst managing the day-to-day business activities within the Banking and Cash Management function.

You will take ownership of the month end close process, ensuring transactions are reviewed and posted with accuracy and in a timely manner. Key responsibilities include monitoring of cash flow, cash management; completion, review & reporting of key bank and balance sheet reconciliations; ensuring robust process controls are in place and compliance with these; approving & posting journals and approving payments.

You will be a designated point of contact for team members who require advice on banking matters and will work with colleagues to support ongoing system and process developments. You will learn the various accounting system modules and utilise your expertise to provide assurance on financial data recorded.

Our benefits include:

• A supportive and professional induction programme with regular check-ins with your line manager
• Job stability and security with excellent and varied career prospects
• Flexible working arrangements 
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 4 years’ service) plus 11.5 public and privilege holidays
• Special leave and paid leve for study or voluntary public service
• Excellent Civil Service Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance
• A variety of staff discounts and offers with major retailers
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Access to opportunities across all Civil Service departments that are not available to non-Civil Servants
• Security of full pay when unwell (up to a maximum of 6 months)
• Learning and development (including digital) opportunities

The closing date for the post is: 8 April 2025.

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Interviews will be held 23 April 2025.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is exempt from the protections of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This permits us to ask applicants details of both spent and unspent convictions, along with details of any formal cautions that you may have. Individuals without existing security clearance will always be considered as all successful applicants will require a standard level Disclosure check completed before employment can commence.