Grade UE05- £27,979- £32,332
College of Science and Engineering- School of Geosiences
Full-time 35 hours hours per week
Open-ended: permanent
The Opportunity:
The post holder will play a vital role within the School of Geosciences Finance Business Support Team, providing expert knowledge to colleagues on all aspects of Business Support for Transactions. The post holder will also provide advice & expert guidance to staff and students on standard University financial processes and policies
The successful applicant will have strong communication skills and enjoy working in a busy environment. They should be able to work on their own initiative as well as being an active team member. We are looking for someone enthusiastic who wants to learn and grow within our team. Full training will be provided.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week).
We adopt hybrid working pattern (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
Your skills and attributes for success:
• A working understanding of purchasing or finance administration.
• Excellent numeracy skills, including knowledge of the principles of budget creation.
• Excellent initiative and judgement in dealing with finance issues.
• Knowledge of an electronic purchase order system.
• Experience of an integrated accounting package or purchasing software.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
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Please include CV and Cover Letter in the application
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £27,979 - £32,332
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 16th May 2024.
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Interviews will be held at the end of May/beginning of June
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