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DSA Invoicing

Scottish Government

Job Location:

Edinburgh - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 23 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Description

Are you able to lead a team through a period of change and continuous improvement

The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) is looking for a confident and supportive Team Leader to manage and further develop the Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) Invoicing Team. This role offers an opportunity to lead people improve processes and ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

The DSA Invoicing Team sits within the wider Finance function and is responsible for processing around 60000 invoices annually to approximately 600 suppliers through the Student Support System (STEPS). A significant proportion of this activity is automated and the team must consistently meet timescales while ensuring compliance with policy and the effective use of public funds.

You will provide daytoday leadership to the team oversee performance and quality and work closely with colleagues across Finance Operations Policy and Fraud to ensure DSA processes remain robust efficient and fit for purpose.

This post also plays a key role in supporting automation responding to change and contributing to wider system replacement and service improvement work making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing operational delivery with development and improvement.

This is a Fixed Term Appointment for 24 months.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

KPI reporting for DSA.
Line management of DSA invoicing team.
Managing flex support for the team.
Key contact for Suppliers chairing meetings and owning actions.
Process development for recovery of incorrect payments etc.
Working with Fraud Policy and Operations to enure DSA processes and policy are fit for purpose.
QA for Senior Invoicing Caseworker and cover for wider team.
Automation maintenance and improvements.
Updating of nominee bank details in STEPS ensuring that information provided meets SG requirements and all request emails and relevant back up documents are saved in ERDM.
Input into systems replacement work.

Qualifications

Success profile

Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.

Experience:

Experience using IT packages confidently such as word Excel and PowerPoint.
Previous experience with Accounts Payable. (Lead Criteria)

In the event of a high volume of applications the lead criterion identified above may be used as an initial this event only applications that clearly demonstrate meeting this criterion will proceed to full sift.

Behaviours:

Working together - Level 2
Communication and influencing - Level 2
Managing a quality service Level 2
Delivering at pace Level 2

Find out more about Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide -

How to apply

Apply online providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 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 guidancefor more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

If invited for further assessment this will consist of an in person interview and presentation.

Assessments are scheduled for 20-24th July 2026 however this may be subject to change.

Apply before 23:59 on 5th July 2026.

Recruitment Principles
As a government organisation we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principlesand we investigate any complaintsreceived in relation to recruitment cases.

About us

SAAS is an executive agency of the Scottish Government and responsible for assessing and paying student awards for Scottish domiciled students in Higher Education throughout the UK. We administer budgets of around 1.4 billion each year making payments to both educational institutions and over 190000 students a year. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve.

More information on SAAS can be found on our website

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 theUK Civil Service 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 aboutwhat we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules.

Working pattern:

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. This role requires in person attendance of 6 days per month minimum with more regular attendance as required to support the leadership and strategic direction of the team. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. Flexible working patterns will be considered in line with business needs.

SAAS has separate arrangements from core Scottish Government for Public and Privilege holidays. SAAS office is fully closed between Christmas and New Year.

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).

You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website and read about the Government Vetting Charter or about all the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.

Internal candidates may need to gain higher security clearance than they currently hold if successful in their application.

Equality statement

We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.

Find out more about our commitment to diversityand how we offer and support recruitment adjustmentsfor anyone who needs them.

Further information

Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.

Read our Candidate Guidefor further information on our recruitment and application processes.

If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us on

Skilled Worker Sponsorship not being offered

Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.

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