Law Accountant

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Edinburgh

Salary from £40,334

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.

About the role

As a skilled Law Accountant, you will be joining the Judicial Office in Edinburgh. This is a unique opportunity for a legal finance professional to apply their expertise in a role that directly supports the fair and effective administration of justice across Scotland.

As a Law Accountant, you will work closely with the Auditor of the Court of Session and Assistant Auditors, providing specialist support in the judicial taxation of accounts. You will analyse legal fee accounts, assess the reasonableness of expenses claimed, apply court rules and relevant legislation, and contribute to the preparation of Auditor’s reports

What we are looking for

• Experience preparing, reviewing or assessing legal fee accounts and supporting evidence.
• Knowledge of court rules relating to the taxation of accounts, regulated fee tables, relevant legislation and case law.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review complex information and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism

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 2 years’ service) plus 12 public and privilege holidays
• Special leave and paid leave for study or voluntary public service
• Excellent Civil Service Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• 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 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

To apply please visit our website.

Applications will close on Wednesday 14 October with interviews to follow week beginning 26 October.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

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.

Civil Service Code:

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Recruitment Principles: We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

Complaints:

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service by email at: cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at info@csc.gov.uk.

For further information on the Recruitment Principles and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.

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