13136 - Business Support and Finance Administrator

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Business Support and Finance Administrator. This role combines hybrid working and will support the School of Biological Sciences in providing efficient administrative and financial reporting services. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, advanced Excel abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills necessary.
• Proactive approach to seeking out information and solving problems expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the School of Biological Sciences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for effective customer service.
• Focus on financial reporting and reconciliation.

Skills

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Microsoft Excel skills

Proactive problem-solving

Experience of analysing and reconciling financial reports

High level of numeracy and attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Grade UE05: £29,588 to £33,951 per annum
College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences
Full Time: 35hrs per week
Open-Ended (permanent)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Business Support and Finance Administrator to provide administrative support for the School of Biological Sciences business activities. This post involves hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. Supporting the School’s business activities, the post holder will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent approach to the provision of efficient and effective customer service, with particular focus on financial reporting and reconciliation.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Excel skills must be demonstrably above basic levels (e.g. familiarity with pivot tables)
• Proactive approach to seeking out information and to solving problems
• Experience of analysing and reconciling financial reports
• Demonstrable high level of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail