Job Description
Are you a finance professional with strong experience and knowledge of charity accounting who would like to join our accounts and annual reporting team?
The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) is the independent regulator and registrar for Scottish charities. The work of the team supports the regulation of charities through the provision of advice and support internally and externally and by making use of the data collected through our annual return programme, drives the delivery of proactive and targeted regulatory regulation.
The Scottish Charity Regulator is a Non Ministerial Office and accountable to the Scottish Parliament. Our regulatory role is supported by the work of the accounts and annual reporting team which comprises this role and their direct report. You will use your charity accounting knowledge to provide advice to OSCR staff to support them in their casework and other activities and work with others across the organisation to maximise the use of the data that OSCR collects from all charities annually to help to identify areas for proactive casework, policy and sector improvement activity.
You will manage the delivery of high quality charity accounting advice to OSCR staff to support robust decision making and use your knowledge and experience to establish professional relationships with a range of stakeholders to facilitate improvements in financial governance within charities and ensure policy development is suitably informed. Your role will ensure annual return data and accounting information are used throughout OSCR to drive continuous improvement in charities and increase public confidence in the Scottish charity sector.
Responsibilities
- Assess and analyse charity annual reports and accounts to identify issues and trends, providing reports and feedback to internal and external stakeholders.
- Work across the organisation to ensure the use of annual return data and accounting information is integral to regulatory activity.
- Drive continuous improvement in charity financial management and accounting by working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Build relationships and networks within the finance profession and charity sector to influence policy development.
- Provide advice to colleagues on charity accounting to support good decision making.
- Provide direct line management support to one member of staff, advising on their work and supporting their development.
Success profile
Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.
Technical / Professional Skills:
- Strong experience and knowledge of charity accounting and financial controls.
Experience:
- Experience of the charitable sector and/or charity regulation.
- Experience of explaining complex matters to those without comparable knowledge.
Behaviours:
- Working Together - Level 3
- Making Effective Decisions - Level 3
- Delivering at Pace - Level 3
How to apply
Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement ( of no more than 1500 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile 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 (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) 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.
Assessments are scheduled for w/c 27th July 2026 however this may be subject to change.
About us
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service observing the Civil Service Codeand working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer
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, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
Security checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
Equality statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Further information
Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our
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Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
Apply before 23:59 on 30th April 2026.
