Finance Admin Assistant

Finance Admin Assistant

George Watson's College, 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5EG

Pay: £13.65 per hour
Hours: 25 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with flexible shift patterns

Term time only

**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, organised and finance-focused Admin Assistant to join our team at George Watson’s College. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career while gaining experience across finance, administration, marketing and business support within a professional educational environment.

Working as part of the Sodexo team, you will provide high-quality administrative support, with a particular focus on finance administration and the accurate management of eProfit, alongside supporting marketing activities and the smooth day-to-day running of College operations.

What You'll Do

• Manage day-to-day finance administration, including eProfit, invoice processing, data entry, reconciliations, spreadsheets and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Provide efficient general administrative support, including email management, document preparation, filing, meeting coordination and record keeping.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial and administrative information, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Support marketing activities, including preparing promotional materials, social media content and communications.
• Assist with the coordination of projects, events and wider College initiatives.
• Provide professional and responsive support to staff, students, parents, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and social media platforms effectively across finance, administration and marketing activities.
• Support Health & Safety administration and other operational requirements as required.

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident working with financial information. You’ll be comfortable working accurately with numbers and financial systems, while also managing a variety of administrative and marketing tasks in a busy environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in finance administration, accounts, or a similar role, with a good understanding of financial processes.
• Experience using eProfit or a similar finance system (desirable).
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with spreadsheets, data and financial information.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and a methodical approach to financial and administrative tasks.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work professionally with a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint.
• A positive, professional attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Experience in marketing, social media or content creation would be beneficial but is not essential.

What we Offer

At Sodexo, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Alongside competitive pay and a great work-life balance, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Flexible Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Access to wellbeing resources, including mental health support and a 24/7 virtual GP.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential legal, financial, and personal support.
• Exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, dining, and entertainment through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
• Salary Finance platform to support financial wellbeing.
• Membership of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Ongoing learning, training, and career development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Paid volunteering opportunities.
• Full training and uniform provided.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, you'll be part of a team that creates a positive impact every day. We value diversity, inclusion, and the unique contribution every colleague brings, creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can develop your skills and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role may require pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where applicable.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon.

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• HR-5933_Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf