Finance & Administration Officer - Hybrid Role

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking an Administrative Officer for the Place Directorate, based at Fairfield House, Dalkeith. The role involves working in a financial office environment, performing reconciliations, and maintaining financial controls. Initial training will be in-person with hybrid work arrangements once established.

The minimum salary starts at £30,619.22 per year, with a 36-hour work week, Monday to Friday. Applications close on 8 November 2026, and interviews will be held in person.

Qualifications

• Minimum three standard grades level 3 passes including Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Knowledge of supervisory skills; spreadsheet/keyboard and clerical skills; SVQ 3 or equivalent with experience in financial office environment.
• Good verbal communication, keyboard, statistical and accounting software skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance; fee paid by applicant and certificate viewable prior to commencement.
• Disclosures processed via Disclosure Scotland; access window of 14 days to share certificate with employer.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy

Supervisory skills

Verbal communication

Keyboard skills

Accounting software

Education

SVQ 3 or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Reconciliations

Job description

Midlothian Council is seeking an Administrative Officer for the Place Directorate, based at Fairfield House, Dalkeith. The role involves working in a financial office environment, performing reconciliations, and maintaining financial controls. Initial training will be in-person with hybrid work arrangements once established.

The minimum salary starts at £30,619.22 per year, with a 36-hour work week, Monday to Friday. Applications close on 8 November 2026, and interviews will be held in person.