Finance Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS) are recruiting for a Finance Administrator to join the Finance Department from July 2023 on a 12-month fixed term contract. ESMS staff are passionate, pioneering and strive for excellence in everything they do. We value the incredible contributions they make to school life, we invest in their careers and we support their ambitions so that they flourish professionally and personally.
Staff are offered a range of benefits including on-site parking; free school lunch during term time; use of the schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours; membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations.
This fixed term , full time position is available from July 2023 . The salary for this role is from £24,991 £27,035 per annum (ESMS Support Staff Salary Scale F), dependent upon qualifications and experience. Our offices are based in the West End of Edinburgh; however we offer a hybrid working pattern.
ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.
The deadline for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 21 June 2023. We anticipate interviews will be held on Friday 30 June 2023.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £24,991.00-£27,035.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Administrator roles across Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,991 - £27,035 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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