Finance and HR Administrator

Mulberry Academy Hastings; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mulberry Academy Hastings in Scotland is seeking a detailed and organised Finance/Administrative Assistant to support financial administration tasks, maintain accurate records, and manage confidential information within a busy school environment.

The role requires strong numeracy, Microsoft 365 skills, and effective communication with stakeholders. You will contribute to efficient office operations and help ensure safeguarding and inclusion principles are upheld.

Qualifications

• Experience of financial administration, purchase ledger processing or bookkeeping activities.
• Experience of administrative work in a busy office environment.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Experience of using finance and/or HR systems.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Experience of handling confidential information appropriately.
• Experience of recruitment administration or HR administration.
• Experience of working within an educational setting.
• Knowledge of safer recruitment processes and compliance requirements.

Skills

Financial administration

Administrative work

Record keeping

MS 365 proficiency

Literacy and numeracy

Excel proficiency

Confidential information handling

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Teams

Job description

Knowledge, skills and experience

Qualificationsand Experience

Essential

• Experience of financial administration, purchaseledger processing or bookkeeping activities.
• Experience of administrative work in a busyoffice environment.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records anddatabases.
• Experience of using finance and/or HR systems.
• Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Experience of handling confidential informationappropriately.

Desirable

• Experience of recruitment administration or HRadministration.
• Experience of working within an educationalsetting.
• Knowledge of safer recruitment processes andcompliance requirements.

Knowledgeand Skills

• Ability to process financial informationaccurately and efficiently.
• Strong organisational and administrativeskills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain effective filing andrecord-keeping systems.
• Good numerical skills and confidenceworking with financial information.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meetdeadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communicationskills.
• Ability to work effectively bothindependently and as part of a team.
• Good customer service skills andprofessional communication with a range of stakeholders.
• Competent use of Microsoft Officeapplications, particularly Excel.

PersonalQualities

• Professional, reliable and trustworthy.
• High level of accuracy and attention todetail.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
• Positive and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to build positive workingrelationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work calmly and effectivelyunder pressure.
• Demonstrable commitment to equality,diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrable commitment to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Commitment to continuous professionaldevelopment.
• Willingness to contribute positively to thewider life of the school.