Accounting Technician

Job Description

About the Organisation

PSD Scotland unites expertise from NES and NSS in a way that will allow us to accelerate national programmes to support the NHS to deliver better care, now and in the future.

We support staff with education and training, provide the tools and data that improve services, and run vital national functions such as procurement, logistics and blood, tissue and cell services.

The Post

We are seeking to appoint an Accounting Technician to work within Business Finance as part of the Management Accounts Income Team.

The post holder will assist the Management Accounts team to provide a comprehensive range of customer focused financial management services to all SBUs through the provision of regular financial information. You will prepare and monitor the monthly financial position to ensure the accuracy in the general ledger so that income is properly accounted for.

The Candidate

You will be educated to AAT or HNC/HND level in a financial related subject, ideally working towards a professional qualification. You will be experienced in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

You will have an enthusiastic approach, excellent organisational and communication skills. You must be able to show initiative and prioritise work, manage your own workload and maintain high standards, with excellent attention to detail. You will have a proven track record as a team player and be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

It is vital that you demonstrate the PSD Scotland values of working with respect and care, openness and integrity, to focus on our customers, demonstrate commitment to each other and excel and improve. Knowledge and experience of the NHS would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who has lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.

Location and Working Pattern

Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow.

Currently hybrid working.

Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK and have entitlement to work in the UK for the post in which you will be employed.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. HR Benefits Brochure.

Inclusion

Public Services Delivery Scotland is a national organisation and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through the Once for Scotland flexible working policies. PSD Scotland has made a long term commitment to staff health and well being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of PSD Scotland to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on .

Further Information

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Karen Buchan, Senior Management Accountant at .

Closing Date

Closing date for completed applications is 28th April 2026.

Additional Notice

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Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and, as a committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.